Valium Withdrawal and Drug Detox Treatment

Valium is a brand name for a benzodiazepine medication called diazepam. Benzodiazepines like Valium are commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, but they can lead to dependence and addiction with long-term use or when used in ways other than directed, such as by crushing and snorting. However, people who become dependent on Valium can safely withdraw from this highly addictive medication using Valium drug detox.

What Is Valium Withdrawal and Drug Detox Treatment

Valium detox is a safe way to withdraw from benzodiazepines and with a reduced risk for related complications. Reducing or stopping Valium abruptly can trigger a range of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, including grand mal seizure. A top advantage of Valium detox is being able to recover from drug dependence while being supervised and experiencing reduced withdrawal symptoms.

Using Valium for longer than a few weeks can lead to tolerance, where higher doses of the drug are needed to experience the effects. Increased tolerance to Valium can lead to physical dependence, which is characterized by the onset of withdrawal symptoms when suddenly reducing use. Valium detox helps you recover from drug dependence so you can benefit from improved physical health and gain mental clarity for the next stage of addiction treatment.

How Does Valium Detox Work?

Valium detox can be performed at Dana Point Rehab Campus that offers detox, counseling, and therapy. Valium detox is performed on a tapering schedule, which means your doctor will gradually reduce your dosages as needed so you can experience mild to no withdrawal symptoms. Dosages are usually reduced once per week, but they can be reduced less often if withdrawal symptoms become too severe.

Some drug and alcohol detox centers may combine Valium detox with personalized nutrition and supplement plans to boost your recovery from prescription drug abuse. Acupressure, meditation, and a range of other non-traditional therapies are also occasionally used to reduce Valium withdrawal.

How Long Does Valium Detox Last?

Valium detox can last two to eight weeks or longer based on how long it takes you to withdraw from this drug without suffering symptoms. The more gradually you taper off Valium, the more comfortable you’ll be as you’re recovering from Valium dependence. If you feel the onset of withdrawal symptoms at any time during Valium detox, inform your doctor immediately so your dosage can be adjusted as needed to relieve symptoms.

Valium withdrawal symptoms include the following:

• Restlessness and anxiety
• Insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Agitation, mood swings, and irritability
• Muscle aches, pains, and stiffness
• Poor concentration and memory
• Seizure

Trying to quit Valium on your own is risky and dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms usually begin within two to seven hours after the last dose and may continue for up to eight weeks or longer.

What Happens After Valium Detox?

Valium detox is only the first stage of treatment for Valium addiction, and it doesn’t address the reasons you may have started abusing Valium in the first place. To address the root causes of your addiction, you can transition to a drug rehab center after detox where you will receive therapy, counseling, and drug education that support long-term abstinence from Valium. Co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and panic disorder, can also be treated at the same time as addiction at drug rehab.

Dana Point Rehab Campus utilizes drug detox to help you safely and comfortably withdraw from Valium and all other drugs and substances. Contact us today to learn more about your available addiction treatment options.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21815323

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310652/

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/tolerance-dependence-addiction-whats-difference