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BENZODIAZEPINE DETOX PROGRAM
Have you been "Captured"

By Benzodiazepines?
Now there is hope.
Safely Detox From:
| Xanax® (alprazolam) |
Valium® (diazepam) |
| Lexotanil® (bromazepam) |
Klonopin® (clonazepam) |
| ProSom® (estazolam) |
Rohypnol® (flunitrazepam) |
| Dalmane® (flurazepam) |
Ativan® (lorazepam) |
| Loramet® (lormetazepam) |
Sedoxil® (mexazolam) |
| Dormicum® (midazolam) |
Mogadon® (nitrazepam) |
| Serax® (oxazepam) |
Restoril® (temazepam) |
| Halcion® (triazolam) |
Tranxene® (clorazepate) |
Librium® (chlordiazepoxide) |
Gerodorm® (cinolazepam) |
Now you can detox from benzodiazepines on an Out-Patient basis. Many people unwittingly have become dependent on benzodiazepine prescription medications prescribed by seemingly well intentioned doctors. Some have become dependent after using Xanax® acquired on the street. Whatever your case may be, benzodiazepine dependency can be a harrowing experience and coming off them a lengthy and painful ordeal if not managed by experienced medical professionals.
But there is hope.
NBD utilizes the Heather Ashton Protocols for benzodiazepine detoxification. We have found this method to be the safest and most comfortable option for withdrawal.
Possibly you have been diagnosed with various mental illnesses. Possibly your doctor has added other medications trying to address your condition. Maybe the problem is that you have become dependent on benzodiazepines and you have been in a chronic state of withdrawal. You could have acquired a tolerance and never increased your dosage.
Whatever your situation is.... there is hope.
Don't believe it when your doctor tells you that you
need to stay on benzodiazepines you whole life!

We also detox from common "benzo like"
prescription sleep medications such as:
Ambien® | Ambien CR® | Lunesta® | Sonata®
More sleeping pill detox information - CLICK HERE |
It's time to move on.
New Beginnings Detox [NBD] offers benzodiazepine detoxification program on an Out-Patient basis.
Discontinuing benzodiazepine use without medical supervision can produce seizures and convulsions, which can be life threatening and just plain miserable. Withdrawal from benzodiazepine use and abuse can be extremely uncomfortable and downright dangerous if not properly managed.
Previously, benzodiazepine detoxification was typically performed in a hospital setting. We regularly detox patients without a confining and costly hospital stay. Some very acute (e.g. - extremely high levels of benzos taken daily) benzodiazepine patients may not be appropriate for the Out-Patient level of care. In those cases, patients have the option to be admitted to a local hospital where the patient can be safely stabilized and tapered over the course of 2-3 days then our Out-Patient care can commence.
In some cases, NBD may require a family member or "significant other" to be a part of the benzodiazepine detox process. This person is important in providing support, administering medications and aiding in supervising the patient at home. This is considered on a case by case basis.
How the program works:
Intake Interview
A preliminary assessment by telephone or in person is conducted and the patient is evaluated to determine if they are eligible for the Out-Patient program. The various treatment options, length of treatment, and the fee structure are all discussed. We take into consideration a patient's complete history including length of usage, quantities used, past abuse if applicable, physical aspects and general health when preparing the medication protocol. The treatment plan is highly individualized and great care is take to determine the appropriate treatment path. We welcome the family to be a part of this process and we take whatever time is necessary address any concerns the patient and family may have.
Pre-Procedure Medical Evaluation
The detoxification / cessation process begins with a complete medical history and physical examination. This may include a laboratory analysis and urine toxicology screen.
A medication protocol is written that is based on the result of the initial interview and assessment. This protocol outlines the taper schedule to be followed during treatment. We can never know in advance exactly how long this detoxification process will be. Our clinicians remain a part of the multi-disciplinary team that cares for the patient throughout detoxification.
Taper Phase
The Taper Phase is the process of slowly reducing (tapering) the benzodiazepine over time. Additional medications may be prescribed to address any symptoms that may occur as a result of this tapering.
NOTE: Benzodiazepine detoxification can be difficult and in some cases impossible when attempting to accomplish the detox in a short period of time. If you have been on benzodiazepines for any significant length of time, then the detox could take many months. Benzodiazepines were meant to be used for a brief period of time. Longer usage produces tolerance to the drug. Continued use and tolerance can result in dependency.
Patience will be the key to getting completely free from this dependency. The goal of treatment is to taper at a pace that does not compromise safety and comfort. You will have daily access to staff by telephone and email throughout your detox.
OUT-PATIENT COUNSELING THERAPY
All patients have the option to attend an individual and group Out-Patient counseling program while in detox. Therapy is provided by a team of experienced licensed Certified Addiction Professionals.
Criteria for acceptance into the Program:
- all prospective patients must be psychologically stable and in generally good health
- it may be required that prospective patients have a "significant other" to help administer medications and help with the overall cessation process
- all prospective patients that are in the Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie, Broward and Dade counties must have initial face to face visit, weekly subsequent visits until deemed stable enough to qualify for less frequent visits
- all prospective patients that are out of state must have initial face to face visit, subsequent visits until deemed stable enough to qualify for less frequent visits if necessary - thereafter monthly visits required
- we highly recommend that patients who participate in the program obtain therapeutic support with a competent licensed therapist
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Benzo Cessation Pre-Screening Questionaire

THE BENZODIAZEPINES
Xanax® Addiction

Xanax® (Alprazolam) is a prescription tranquilizer which depresses the nervous system in a way similar to alcohol. Xanax® has found its way from pharmacies to drug dealers, and is being abused by young, healthy people who want to get high. These club-hopping, twenty-something, casual "Xannie poppers" are using the drug in combination with other stimulants, from alcohol to cocaine.
Valium® Addiction

Valium® (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine with properties of being a sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnestic and muscle relaxant drug. Valium® is generally used to treat short term moderate to severe anxiety or insomnia. The drug has been shown to lead to the development of tolerance, physiological and psychological dependency when used for long periods.
Klonopin® Addiction

Klonopin® (Clonazepam) is sometimes used recreationally, when used for this function they are often referred to by the slang term "clammies", or "Klonnies" most commonly as a secondary drug to increase the pleasure resulting from a primary drug, or possibly to lessen or prevent some of the primary drug's negative side effects.
Rohypnol® Addiction

Although Rohypnol® (Flunitrazepam) has become widely known in USA for its use as a date-rape drug, it is used more frequently as a recreational drug. It is used by high school and college students, rave party attendees, and heroin and cocaine users (who call a dose of flunitrazepam a "roofie") for recreational purposes. Long-term use of flunitrazepam can result in psychological and physical dependence and the appearance of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued.
Other benzodiazepines are:
Librium® (chlordiazepoxide)
Lexotanil® (bromazepam)
ProSom® (estazolam)
Dalmane® (flurazepam)
Ativan® (lorazepam)
Loramet® (lormetazepam)
Dormicum® (midazolam)
Mogadon® (nitrazepam)
Serax® (oxazepam)
Restoril® (temazepam)
Halcion® (triazolam)
Tranxene® (clorazepate)
The shocking vast array of
BENZODIAZEPINE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
MOOD
Aggression
Anger
Agitation
Anxiety
Apathy
Crying
Feeling weepy
Deep depression
Despair
Fear of dying
Feeling emotional
Feeling frightened
Feeling hopeless
Frustration
Gloom and doom
Inability to appreciate humor
Inability to feel emotions
Inability to feel joy
Inability to feel pleasure
Irrational fears
Irrational rage
Irritability
Loneliness
Low mood
Nervousness
Obsessive thoughts
Overwhelmed feeling
Rapid mood fluctuations
Sensitive feelings
Sudden sadness
Terror
Void of normal emotions |
MENTAL STATUS
Difficulty in distracting oneself
Feeling disconnected
Feeling drugged
Feeling freaked out
Feeling like zombie
Feeling numb
Feeling scared
Feeling that you're just going crazy
Feeling unreal
Getting worried over small things
Hallucinations
Horrid visions
Images and songs keep repeating in mind
Inability to relax or sit still
Intrusive thoughts
Jumpiness
Loss of sense of identity
Misperceptions
Morbid thoughts
Morning madness
Not knowing who you are
Obsessive and compulsive thinking
Overwhelming feeling that you are going to die
Pacing
Panic attacks
Paranoia
Racing thoughts
Reduced stress tolerance
Suicide attempts
Suicidal thoughts
Thinking you are mentally ill
Unwarranted feelings of guilt
Visual hallucinations
Vivid dreams
Weird thinking
Wired feeling |
EYES and EARS
Bloodshot eyes
Blurry vision
Difficulty seeing
Drooped eyelids
Dry eyes
Eye twitching
Flashes of light in the eyes
Fuzzy eyes
Glassy eyes
Impaired vision
Occasional right eye pain
Pressure in the inner ear and outer ear
Red burning eyes
Sore eyes
Swollen eyes
Tearing eyes
Uncontrolled eye movement
Visual distortions preceding a migraine |
BEHAVIORAL
Constant need to be occupied
Avoiding friends and people
Inability to occupy oneself |
CARDIOVASCULAR
Chest pains
Fast heartbeat
Heart palpitations
Heart pounding
Low blood pressure
Premature ventricular contractions
(irregular heart beats)
Pulsating all over my body(also visible)
Pulse thudding Racing heart
Severe pain chest
Skipping heart beats
Tightness in chest |
VISUAL PERCEPTUAL
Derealisation
Depersonalization
Distortion of body image
Feeling like legs and arms are not attached to body |
PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS
Auditory hallucinations
Catatonic episodes
Compulsive suicidal ideation
Confusion
Delusional thinking
Disorientation
Formication (sensation that I had fleas/spiders
crawling over me) |
COGNITIVE SYMPTOMS
Can't do tasks like make food
Difficulty reading
Difficulty thinking
Forgetting names of family members
Hard time with words
Impaired cognitive skills
Impaired communication skills
Inability to focus
Inability to function
Inability to learn
Jumbled thoughts
Lack of concentration
Memory and comprehension problems
Poor judgment
Poor memory
Short-term memory problems
Slow thinking processes
Spaciness |
MUSCULAR SYMPTOMS
All muscles moving
All muscle tone feels flaccid
Body feels twisted
Cranial tightness
Difficulty walking due to weakness and shaking
Face spasms
Inner tension
Inner vibrations
Jaw clenching (can't open or close mouth properly due to the spasms and pain)
Jaw Spasms
Legs and arms shake
Muscle twitching
Muscle spasms
Rigidness and jerks
Muscle aches
Muscle cramping
Muscle tension
Muscle wasting
Muscle weakness (especially in the arms and hands)
Jelly legs
Restless legs
Stiff arms and legs
Stiff muscles
Stiffness in back
Teeth chattering
Tension in neck
Tight achy muscles
Tight jaw and temple
Tight head
Tight muscles in left leg
Tight muscles in neck and shoulders
Trembling and shaking
Tremors
Weakness |
NERVES
All nerves firing off
Ankles reflexes diminished |
EYES AND VISION
Eye fluttering and twitching
Eye pain
Pain in eyes |
URINARY
Difficulty urinating |
JOINTS
Joint pain |
GASTROINTESTINAL
Bloating
Constipation
Choking
Diarrhea
Dry heaving
Fast and fine vibrations of the stomach
Gas
Knot in stomach
Loss of appetite
and weight loss
Mal absorption
Nausea and vomiting
Severe pain in stomach
Slow heart rate
Swelling-bloating
Tachycardia
Weight gain |
MOUTH
Acid reflux
Dental pain (tooth pain)
Dry mouth
Sore tongue
Metallic taste
Sore gums
Sore mouth
Too much saliva |
SENSORY
Brain nerve pain
Burning feet and legs
Buzzing throughout body
Chills
"Electric shock" sensations
Electric static shooting around body
Food doesn't have much taste
Head sensations
Heavy sensation in forehead and eyes
Heightened sense of smell
Hypersensitivity to light
Hypersensitivity to odors
Hypersensitivity to sound
Hypersensitivity to stimuli
Intense burning head/brain
Intense burning scalp
Intense burning spine
Itchy head and face
Numbness and tingling in face
Numbness and tingling in feet
Numbness and tingling in hands
Numb area on bottom of left foot
Numbness in arms
Numbness in face and left side
Numbness in fingers
Numbness in head
Numb right foot
Numbness in lip and tongue
Pins and needles
Sensory disruption
Soapy taste in mouth
Stabbing pains in limbs
Tingling on scalp
Tinnitus |
SENSITIVITY
Chemical sensitivity
Cold extremities
Creepy crawlies on hands and arms
Feel cold even in hot weather
Food sensitivity
Intolerance to cold and heat
Intolerance to music
Photosensitivity
Sensitive to music
Sensitive to loud noises
Sensitive to light and stress
Sensitivity to smells
Very cold especially hands and feet
There are still more symptoms.. |
Have you found any reasons to stop?
Let us help you end the madness of benzodiazepine addiction today.
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