by Keenen Diamond | Aug 7, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Benzo Addiction, Drug Abuse
Getting benzo help for an addiction may seem intimidating. It can be hard to know where to start. Often, a benzo addiction begins with a prescription. Benzos are widely prescribed for anxiety, panic disorders, and sleep disorders. Common types of benzos include Xanax,...
by Keenen Diamond | May 15, 2023 | Addiction News, Addiction Treatment, Benzo Addiction
Benzos, short for benzodiazepines, are a class of sedative drugs. Using them provides a calming, relaxing effect. They are most often used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. These sedtives also have some application in addressing alcohol use disorder during...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 21, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Benzo Addiction, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Benzodiazepines, or Benzos for short, are highly addictive Schedule IV controlled substances that depress the central nervous system. Despite their dangerous and addictive nature, benzos tend to fly under the radar. They are among the most popular drugs available, and...
by Keenen Diamond | May 13, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Each and every substance use disorder is different, and every person struggling with addiction has a different story. When it comes to benzodiazepines, people may begin using them as directed and then graduate to abuse. Others may begin acquiring them and using them...
by Keenen Diamond | Mar 31, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center, Substance Abuse
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a sedative prescribed to people to manage their anxiety and treat panic disorders, seizures, or insomnia. They are also sometimes used as an anesthetic or treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Their uses are valuable, but benzos can also...
