Can You Die From Benzo Withdrawal?

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Can You Die from Benzo Withdrawal?
 
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Benzodiazepines is a type of drug that can be
used to treat a lot of medical conditions. It is
often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and
seizures. Short term use of this drug can be
safe and effective 
in 
treating medical
conditions, but long-term use can lead to
dependence, tolerance, and even addiction.
Upon entering the body, benzo slows down the
brain’s activity and exhibits a calming effect on
the user with increased levels of gamma-
aminobutyric acid or GABA. However, when
mixed with other drugs, benzo intake can be
very risky and can cause overdose.
Benzo intake must be well-monitored
and taken for only a short period of time
due to high risk of becoming dependent
or addicted to the drug.
In this article, we will answer frequently
asked questions about benzo.
Can Benzo Cause Withdrawal? 
 
Yes. After consuming benzo for a period
of time, suddenly stopping may cause
withdrawal. As mentioned above, long-
term use of the drug can lead to
dependence. If the body is already
relying heavily on benzo, 
it may
experience withdrawal symptoms that
may range from mild to life-threatening.
The span of time for when withdrawal will
begin for every individual and the severity
of the symptoms depend on numerous
factors like their regular intake and how
long they’ve been taking benzo.
Here are the physical and psychological
benzo withdrawal symptoms an individual
may experience when they stop taking the
drug:
Headache
Palpitations
Hyperventilation
Anxiety
Insomnia
Depression
Visual disturbances
Unusual sensations in the body
Sensitivity to loud noise
Depersonalization
Muscle spasms
Hallucinations
These symptoms are very dangerous
because they may lead to accidents.
Most benzo users who have stopped
taking the drug experience the return of
their original symptoms like anxiety,
depression, and insomnia, but with a
greater severity.
Can You Die from Benzo Withdrawal?  
A lot of people often ask this question
because they don’t know just how bad
benzo withdrawal can be. There are a lot
of symptoms and a lot of medical and
psychological risks of benzo withdrawal.
Serious symptoms 
include seizures,
hallucinations, paranoia, and delirium,
which in itself is dangerous for any
individual. In the most severe situations,
benzo withdrawal can cause death.
Psychological symptoms such as
depression may lead to life threatening
tendencies such as self harm, suicidal
ideations, psychosis, and many other
violent behaviors. These occurrences
may lead to the death of the user or
threaten the life of those around them.
For the elderly, benzo withdrawal can
lead to heart attack and delirium due to
the increase in blood pressure and
heart rate.
There may be a lot of risk to consider in
benzo withdrawal. Fortunately, there are
safe 
ways 
to 
detox 
from
benzodiazepines for people who really
want to quit. The risks of the symptoms
can be reduced with the right medical
detox where the withdrawal can be done
gradually or where another medication
can be substituted.
Get Help for Benzo Withdrawal 
The best way to handle and monitor
benzo withdrawal is with the help of a
professional. A detox or rehabilitation
center can offer supervision, monitoring,
and safety for anyone experiencing mild
to severe withdrawal symptoms. Any
individual going through detox will need
support and professional treatment to
make sure that they do not suffer from
any dangerous symptoms during this
time.
With a controlled and calculated tapering
schedule, benzo withdrawal can be safe
and the side effects reduced. By slowly
lowering the amount of drug taken by the
user, most of the serious withdrawal
symptoms can be avoided.
During detox, benzos can be substituted
with Xanax to keep a small amount of
benzo 
in the bloodstream. With this
strategy, the withdrawal can be controlled
for a longer period of time until the body is
used to it. Other medications such as
antidepressants can also help in treating
the symptoms.
Medical and psychological professionals
agree 
that 
the best way 
to do
benzodiazepine detoxification 
is with
support and gradual tapering. Therapy
sessions can be helpful to limit the stress
and anxiety of the individual and prevent
any symptoms from developing further.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very
effective because it helps the patient find
the link connecting their thoughts and
actions, which will lead them to have a
more positive approach to the detox.
Weight loss and change in appetite will
be observed in withdrawal, that’s why any
individual undergoing the process must
make sure to have healthy and balanced
meals during detoxification.
There are a lot of ways to reduce the
symptoms and side effects of benzo
withdrawal, but you will certainly need
benzo 
withdrawal 
help 
from 
a
professional 
to closely monitor 
the
process and make sure you are given the
support and treatment you need.
Haven House, a drug 
rehab near
Murfreesboro, offers treatments and
professional 
help 
for 
a 
safe
detoxification process. Rest assured that
you or your loved one will be taken good
care of and helped with the necessary
treatment.
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(850) 622-3774
Hartsville, TN
(888) 622-3702
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