Valium Detox Anaheim
Valium is the brand name of the drug diazepam. As a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, diazepam is part of the larger benzodiazepine (benzo) family.
Medically, Valium is prescribed to treat those suffering from anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks, certain types of muscle spasms and seizures, and as part of medical detox for alcohol withdrawal. As a CNS though, Valium also tends to be abused and taken in ways other than directed.
If you or a loved one is suffering from Valium addiction or dependence in Anaheim, CA, or the surrounding Southern California area, Valium detox at Restorations Health Care is the first step in the addiction treatment process.
What is Valium Detox?
While many people assume that the first step in addiction treatment is to enter into a treatment program, that is not the case. The first step is to go through detox.
Detox helps safely rid the body of drugs, alcohol, and any other harmful substances. Whether taken recreationally or medically, someone can build up a dependency to Valium in a short period of time (as little as 3-6 weeks).
Once the body and brain have become dependent on Valium, it will experience withdrawal symptoms when use is stopped and Valium leaves the system.
Valium withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable and even dangerous when not properly monitored and attempting to self-detox or quit “cold turkey” can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Valium Withdrawal Symptoms
Some of the mental and physical symptoms and side effects of benzodiazepine withdrawal include:
Withdrawal symptoms result when the brain craves something it cannot access. In the case of Valium addiction, cravings are intense and withdrawal impacts one’s physical and mental health.
- Muscle pain
- Sweating
- Cramps
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Cognitive issues
- Nausea
- High blood pressure
- Vomiting
- Insomnia
- Weakness
- Tremors
- Heart palpitations
- Hallucinations
- Elevated heart rate
- Seizures
If you or a loved one is suffering from Valium dependence or addiction in Anaheim or the greater Southern California area, contact us today to learn about our medical detox services.
Medications for Valium Detox
While there are no medications that are FDA-approved for the treatment of benzodiazepine addiction, there are some over-the-counter and prescription medications that may be administered during Valium detox in order to make detoxing more comfortable as well as address some of the withdrawal symptoms.
These medications include:
Why Choose Restorations?
We provide a comforting space to get clean from substance abuse, while also ensuring your safety with
supervision of our licensed medical staff. Restorations understands that the real healing journey often begins after detox. Our case management services connect patients with long-term care resources needed after exiting detox, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapies
- Group Therapy
- Life Skills Training
- Family Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
Valium Detox Timeline
While the average stay in a medical detox program is 5-7 days, sometimes a longer stay is required. Your stay in detox will depend on a variety of factors such as:
- The severity of your substance use disorder
- Your overall physical and mental health
- The amount of Valium you were taking
- The extent of your Valium use
- If you were mixing Valium with any other substances
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Below is a basic Valium withdrawal timeline:
Valium withdrawal symptoms can be delayed, starting anywhere from 12 hours to several days after the last dose. At Restorations Health Care, once you decide to stop taking Valium, you’ll meet with a treatment professional for an evaluation, and a personalized detox plan will be created.
If your withdrawal isn’t delayed, you’ll likely experience mild psychological symptoms, mainly cravings, during the first couple of days.
As your time in detox progress, you will begin to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms. It is during this time that medical supervision and care are most crucial.
During this “peak” period, over-the-counter and prescription medications may be administered to help alleviate and treat some of the more unpleasant symptoms as well as address cravings.
Once your symptoms have peaked, they will begin to subside before going away completely. It’s important to remember that with Valium, it may take several weeks before you no longer experience any withdrawal symptoms. In some cases, withdrawal symptoms can linger for even longer which is known as Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS).
After it has been deemed that you have successfully completed detox, you will be discharged. Once you have been discharged the next step will be to enter into a Valium addiction treatment program.
Your treatment professional will present you with treatment options such as inpatient and outpatient treatment, along with their recommendation.
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