Of Albuquerque's 9 detox centers, 5 report benzodiazepine detox.
Call (888) 984-9911Benzodiazepine withdrawal, from drugs like Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, or Valium, is potentially dangerous like alcohol. Stopping abruptly can cause seizures, so detox is done as a slow, structured taper rather than cold turkey.
In Albuquerque, benzodiazepine detox often switches the person to a longer acting benzodiazepine and reduces the dose gradually over weeks. Of Albuquerque's 9 detox centers, 5 report benzodiazepine detox services.
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3701 Condershire Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
1501 San Pedro Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
5400 Gibson Boulevard SE, Box 13, Albuquerque, NM 87108
7123 Prospect Place NE, Suite 138, Albuquerque, NM 87110
9201 Montgomery Boulevard, Suite V, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Abrupt discontinuation can cause seizures and severe rebound anxiety. A medical taper is the safe approach.
It varies widely, from a couple of weeks to a few months, depending on the dose, the drug, and how long you have taken it.
It can be. Like alcohol, it carries a seizure risk, which is why supervised detox is recommended.