Xanax is a prescription medication that is most often used to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders. Alprazolam is the active ingredient in Xanax and it is a member of the benzodiazepine category of drugs.
Xanax Detox
The importance of detox from Xanax
When an individual consumes Xanax, he or she will experience a sense of sedation. When used as directed and under the care of a certified prescribing professional, Xanax can be a safe and beneficial medication to consume. However, the pleasing effects of Xanax make this substance one that is popular in those who are attempting to self-medicate, as well as those who are attempting to obtain a recreational high.
Regardless of why an individual starts to abuse Xanax, doing so places him or her at greater risk for a number of negative effects and outcomes, such as addiction. When an individual becomes addicted to Xanax, he or she will start to lose the ability to control how often he or she abuses this drug and how much of the drug he or she consumes and will most likely need professional treatment at an addiction rehab center.
Xanax addiction, known clinically as benzodiazepine use disorder, is characterized by a strong desire to use the drug and the development of tolerance, which means that an individual will need to keep consuming increasingly bigger doses in order to achieve the desired effects. Those who find themselves addicted to Xanax will also put the acquisition and use of this substance over upholding their professional, academic, and personal responsibilities, which can lead to severe damage within all areas of one’s life.
Sadly, putting a stop to the pattern of Xanax abuse can be very hard once an individual has become dependent upon it. Thankfully, when effective rehab and detox are sought at a quality treatment center like Bowling Green Brandywine in Kennett Square, PA, healing from a Xanax addiction can occur.
Xanax Withdrawal
What happens during Xanax withdrawal
When an individual has become addicted to Xanax, his or her body will adjust to the presence of this substance, and will react negatively when the individual ceases or reduces his or her abuse of the drug. This is known as withdrawal.
Regardless of whether or not the absence of Xanax is because of an effort to stop using, or because the individual has been unable to obtain more of the drug, he or she might suffer the following uncomfortable symptoms of withdrawal:
- Tremors and twitches
- Seizure
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea and vomiting
- Anxiety and agitation
- Paranoia
- Intense cravings for Xanax
- Excessive perspiration
When an individual attempts to end his or her Xanax abuse without professional help at an addiction treatment and rehab center, the intensity of these symptoms can begin to work against that effort. While a person might have started off with great intentions, knowing that the pain of withdrawal can be decreased by the continued use of Xanax can be extremely enticing.
When an individual attempts to but fails to end his or her Xanax abuse, the sense of shame and failure can place him or her into an even more severe downward spiral of substance abuse. In addition to agitating the Xanax abuse itself, this failure can also dramatically delay the individuals’ next attempt to break free from Xanax addiction. Luckily, a better option is available. Professional Xanax addiction treatment in the form of detox and rehab, like that which is available at Bowling Green in Kennett Square, PA, can help individuals find good health and healing once more.
Xanax Detox Treatment
Benefits of Xanax detox treatment at Bowling Green
When an individual has been unable to clear his or her body of Xanax before starting treatment and rehab, he or she can benefit from finishing detoxification, or detox, at Bowling Green Brandywine.
When someone enters into detox at Bowling Green, he or she will be treated by understanding professionals who have experience in helping individuals at our treatment and rehab center for Xanax addiction through the process of clearing their bodies of substances of abuse. Depending upon the nature and severity of one’s withdrawal symptoms, these professionals might prescribe specific medications that can decrease or eliminate the physical and psychological discomfort that is occurring during detox.
In addition to being a more comfortable treatment and rehab experience, detox at Bowling Green is safer than trying to withdraw from Xanax on one’s own. Our professionals supervise the physical health and emotional stability of patients in detox at our treatment and rehab center on a 24/7 basis, and we also make sure that no one has access to his or her substance(s) of choice that were being abused prior to beginning treatment and detox for Xanax addiction. Therefore, an individual can be assured of finishing detox at our treatment and rehab center for Xanax addiction without threatening his or her health, or running the risk of relapse.
Depending upon the patient’s specific needs, goals, and strengths, he or she might be able to start to engage in individual and/or group therapy while still in detox.
Why Choose Bowling Green
Why choose our rehab in Kennett Square, PA
Comfort, safety, and security are the most immediate benefits of completing Xanax detox at Bowling Green Brandywine, located in Kennett Square, PA, within Chester county. However, our detox program also supplies many other long-term advantages, including:
- When an individual finishes detox at Bowling Green, he or she can then move into residential treatment and rehab for Xanax addiction without having to leave the campus. This helps protect continuity of care, prevent gaps in treatment and rehab, and protects the patient from the pressures, stressors, and other triggers as he or she obtains a more solid foundation within early recovery after completing detox.
- Completing detox at Bowling Green can offer an individual a priceless sense of success and accomplishment. Following the despair of addiction, the short-term victory of finishing detox can help an individual during treatment and rehab for Xanax addiction and throughout an individual’s road to recovery.
- During detox, an individual’s body and mind will start to heal from the destruction of Xanax addiction. The process of regaining strength, clarity, and focus while in detox is a critical step in the process of recovery that will empower the patient to defeat the many obstacles that he or she might face on the path towards lifelong recovery.
To learn more about detoxing from Xanax, residential treatment for Xanax addiction, or any other aspects of the programming we supply at our treatment and rehab center for Xanax addiction, please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to answering each one of your questions about detox and addiction treatment and helping you determine if Bowling Green is the right place for you or a loved one.