Valium is the brand name of the drug diazepam, and when used during the treatment of anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, it acts as a central nervous system depressant to slow certain types of brain activity. Sadly, Valium is one of the most commonly abused benzos and requires a professional Valium detox center to break the cycle of addiction.
If you or someone in your life is struggling with Valium addiction, contact Liberty Health online or call us at 855.959.4521 today to learn about our medical detox programs.
What Are the Signs of Valium Addiction?
While addiction to Valium is potentially dangerous and requires a Valium detox to begin a successful recovery, the signs of a substance use disorder can be clearly spotted. Certain conditions and scenarios point to an addiction. If you exhibit more than one of the below, reach out to Liberty Health to discover how our addiction treatment center can help you get back on the right track. Some of the signs of Valium addiction include:
- You are using higher doses of Valium than originally attended
- You experience strong cravings for Valium
- Your efforts to cut down your use of Valium have failed
- Much of your time is dedicated to finding and using Valium
- You are not fulfilling your usual responsibilities at home, work, or school
- Using Valium has replaced your other hobbies and passions
- You are engaging in risky behavior while on Valium
- You continue to take Valium even though it is causing your physical or psychological issues
- You experience withdrawal when you stop or reduce your usage of the drug
It is possible to quit and recover from a benzo addiction, but you should not go at it alone. A valium detox program will help you through the withdrawal, supervise and medicate as needed, and be the best first step to a healthy rehab.
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What Is Involved in a Valium Detox?
Because the risks to your body and mind during a Valium withdrawal can be severe, the safest way to get help for your addiction is a medically supervised Valium detox. Medical detox programs at a dedicated valium detox center will specialize in addressing your intense withdrawal symptoms and will help you cope as every last trace of the drug is removed from your system. Additionally, a Valium detox program may also provide counseling and various types of addiction therapy programs to teach you essential life skills to instill healthy coping mechanisms to manage your triggers and cravings during a lifelong recovery.
During your Valium detox, our Liberty Health Services team may utilize medications to reduce symptoms and complications, including:
- Increased heart rate
- Seizures
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sweating
- Muscle spasms
- Headaches
- Irritability
Depending on the length of time you have been using the drug and the severity of your addiction, you may be tapered off the medication at our Valium detox center by giving you increasingly smaller doses over a period of time or substitute the drug with others to assist in your detox, a process which helps to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Once you have detoxed from Valium, additional treatment such as medication-assisted treatment for your addiction should begin as a way of healing your whole person and reversing the damage the drug use may have caused to not only your body and mind but also your interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, to reduce the likelihood of a relapse, you will need to add skills to your toolbox that will help you manage cravings, cope with stress, and avoid triggers so that you may enjoy a long-term and successful recovery.
Start Your Recovery with Valium Detox at Liberty Health Services
If you or someone you love struggles with Valium addiction, our Liberty Health Services team can help. Learn more about how our Valium detox center in New Hampshire can be your first step toward a healthier and happier life. Contact us using our secure online form or calling us at 855.959.4521 today.