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Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment

Benzodiazepines are a group of depressants including Valium, Klonopin, and Xanax that are used as sleep medication, in seizure preventions, and to relieve muscle spasms and anxiety. Like most depressants, long-term use of the drug increases both tolerance and dependence, leading to ever-increasing dosages in order to obtain the same level of effect. Abuse can also cause amnesia, disturbing dreams, and irritability, and when combined with alcohol or other depressants or narcotics such as heroin or cocaine, can quickly lead to coma and death.

Treatment for Benzodiazepine Addiction

Is not as common a problem as heroin or even hydrocodone treatment. Studies suggest that despite the hundreds of millions of benzodiazepine prescriptions written yearly, relatively few patients self-increase their dosages or seek the drug out beyond what is necessary, but addiction can develop, even when dosage instructions are followed.

After Detox Is Complete, the Patient Enters Rehabilitation for an Extended Period of Time

During which they actively participate in group and behavioral therapies in order to help them remain sober and reduce any psychological effects remaining from the addiction. The treatment program can last anywhere from 8 months to a year, at which point the patient is released; support groups (typically following the 12 Step format of Alcoholics Anonymous) are instituted for them in case help is needed to prevent relapse.

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KRISTINA ROBERTSON, LMSW, LCDC

KRISTINA ROBERTSON

LMSW, LCDC | Counselor
Kristina Robertson serves as Counselor at Burning Tree Ranch. Holding both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work, Kristina’s greatest joy is “watching our clients learn to love themselves again.” An avid equestrian, mother to twenty-one horses, and all-around animal lover, Kristina serves as a bright shining example of long-term recovery in action. Her commitment to whole person health: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual makes her an invaluable member of the Burning Tree Ranch clinical team. As a distinguished Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Zeta member, Kristina believes deeply in each client’s pursuit of becoming their best selves.

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