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Valium Rehab

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Those who suffer from anxiety are familiar with constant worry, feelings of nervousness or panic, and trouble sleeping. As a result, physicians frequently prescribe anti-anxiety drugs such as Valium (also known as diazepam). Valium is used as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and anxiety reduction drug. However, Valium and other drugs in its class — called benzodiazepines — are highly addictive. An estimated 23,000 individuals sought treatment for benzodiazepine abuse in 2000. Many more people suffer from Valium abuse but have yet to seek help.

Valium achieves its effects by entering the brain and acting on cells in the brain’s pleasure center. Benzodiazepines weaken a group of cells that typically prevent the neurotransmitter dopamine from flooding through the brain. Without the activity of those cells, dopamine is released, leading to feelings of pleasure. Soon, the brain comes to crave Valium for its pleasure-inducing effects. As the brain becomes rewired, the individual taking Valium experiences greater cravings and loss of control over the substance. Typical symptoms of Valium addiction include:

Difficulty controlling use of Valium
Requiring more Valium to get the same desired effect as previously
Loss of pleasure in activities not involved in taking Valium
Unpleasant physical symptoms when trying to quit taking the drug
Significant craving and increased desire to use Valium

These symptoms are strong indicators of addiction and may be signs that a person needs rehab for Valium abuse or addiction.

A large proportion of individuals addicted to Valium were originally prescribed the drug by a doctor. As they became dependent on Valium, they may have sought additional prescriptions from different doctors or purchased the drug illegally. Because medical use of Valium is so prevalent, many of those seeking treatment for Valium addiction are surprised it happened to them. Becoming addicted to benzodiazepines is not a choice, but seeking help for your problem is.

Acknowledging your problem with Valium is an important first step in the recovery process. Because Valium detoxification comes with a variety of challenging side effects, it’s best to undergo detox in a safe, medically supervised environment. Choosing a rehab center that specializes in the treatment of Valium addiction is essential.

CHOOSING A VALIUM REHAB CENTER

Hundreds of rehab centers exist, boasting a wide array of treatments and therapies. Many of these are legitimate, but it is important to choose the rehab center that best fits your situation. For individuals struggling with prescription medication addiction, finding a Valium rehab center that uses an evidence-based approach is key. Using evidence-based medicine means that the professionals at the rehab center have been trained to use the latest, most effective treatments for prescription drug abuse. The services they provide have been well-established by scientists in published studies, meaning that they are among the best available treatments for Valium addiction.

If you’re seeking treatment, it’s also essential to find a rehab center that provides information about its success rate. Surprisingly, many treatment centers neglect to inform potential clients about their history of successfully treating addiction. Choosing a Valium treatment center such as Cliffside Malibu ensures that you receive evidence-based treatment from professionals with a history of successfully helping people overcome Valium addiction.

EFFECTIVE VALIUM TREATMENT

Valium is highly addictive, and thousands of people each year struggle to control their use. If you’re ready to take the next step by seeking help, contact Cliffside Malibu today. Our 24-hour treatment hotline gives you access to our professional staff, who have years of experience helping others overcome Valium addiction and reinvent their lives.

THE VALIUM REHAB PROCESS

Taking an individualized approach to treatment is the best way to ensure positive results. Upon first calling Cliffside Malibu, we provide a welcoming atmosphere and caring professionals committed to serving your needs. After collecting basic information about you and your Valium use, we will create a unique treatment program crafted to fit your needs. Typically, the first step in Valium rehab is detox. Stopping your use of prescription medication helps you achieve clarity of mind and supports the recovery process. At each step of the detox process, our treatment professionals are available to support you physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually.

Psychotherapy is another key part of the rehab process. Through work with an experienced addiction specialist, we will help you learn strategies to improve your personal relationships, find ways to talk about your addiction to loved ones, control cravings and avoid relapse, and achieve your life goals. Our approach to psychotherapy is evidence-based, meaning that we use scientifically valid techniques that are proven to help you through the treatment process.

The rehab process does not end with you walking out the door. The recovery process is a lifelong journey, and we want to see you thrive outside of the treatment setting. By offering aftercare programs, we provide additional support for all of our clients, allowing them to put their skills into action in the real world. With our collaborative approach to treatment, we meet our clients needs and ensure that they have the techniques to maintain a lifelong commitment to sobriety.

SUCCESS IN VALIUM REHAB

Successful treatment depends in part on your willingness to face your demons and commit to your own recovery. However, the type of rehab care you receive is another important factor in overcoming Valium addiction. The following characteristics help individuals achieve a successful recovery:

Long-term treatment is more successful than short-term. Research suggests that at least three months of treatment is needed to foster long-term success.
Treatment must be tailored to the needs of each individual.
Valium use must be monitored continuously throughout treatment to prevent relapse and address drug use when it occurs.
Combining the use of medications with psychotherapy and other behavioral approaches is highly effective for many individuals.
The quality of therapy matters. Not all rehab centers are created the same, and finding a Valium rehab center with professionals who specialize in benzodiazepine addiction is key.

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