Of Cleveland's 4 detox centers, 3 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 Cleveland, benzodiazepine detox often switches the person to a longer acting benzodiazepine and reduces the dose gradually over weeks. Of Cleveland's 4 detox centers, 3 report benzodiazepine detox services.
Questions about benzodiazepine detox in Cleveland? Talk to someone now.
5850 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44129
1730 West 25th Street, Suite 2-A, Cleveland, OH 44113
1710 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
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.