Group Therapy for Benzodiazepine Addiction

Posted on February 25, 2021August 3, 2023 by Inessa Maloney

Group Therapy for Benzodiazepine Addiction

Benzodiazepines are a class of medication commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, severe symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal, and sleep disorders. Some common brand-name benzodiazepines include Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin. All three of these medications have an extremely high potential for abuse and have been known to be very habit-forming. even when taken directly as instructed, these medications can result in physical and psychological dependence over a relatively short period. there are many signs and symptoms associated with benzodiazepine abuse and addiction, the most common being:

Taking more of the medication than intended for a longer period than intended
Experiencing a wide range of physical symptoms, ranging from blurred vision and muscle weakness to headaches and excessive drowsiness
An inability to focus or think straight
A lack of motivation to participate in hobbies and activities that were previously held in high esteem
Noticeable changes to mood
An increase in risk-taking behaviors
Mixing benzodiazepines with other chemical substances, like alcohol
Trying to cut back on the amount of the drug is taken daily, but being unable to do so for any significant period
Experiencing concern from close friends or family members, and avoiding loved ones as a direct result of their concern
Looking for unused or expired prescriptions in the medicine cabinets of friends or relatives
Engaging in other drug-seeking behavior like doctor shopping – this means that the person in question is making multiple doctors appointments in an attempt to get more than one benzodiazepine prescription at a time

The good news is that if you or someone close to you has been abusing a prescription benzodiazepine recovery is entirely possible no matter how severe the substance abuse disorder has become. However, for a person to thoroughly heal from benzodiazepine abuse or addiction, he or she must undergo a comprehensive program of clinical recovery – one that includes daily group therapy sessions.

Benzodiazepine Addiction and Group Therapy

If you have been struggling with benzodiazepine addiction, you might be wondering, “How will sitting in a circle and talking about my feelings ever help me recover from my drug abuse problem?” The truth is that every reputable treatment center puts a heavy emphasis on therapeutic intervention. addiction is a complex disease, and it cannot be cured with a special pill or with a one-size-fits-all solution. For recovery to be achieved mental and emotional health must be thoroughly addressed in an addiction treatment setting.

Is Group Therapy Effective for Recovery from Benzo Dependence?

Group therapy is also about much more than sitting around in a circle and listening to one person share about where they are at and what they want to change about their life. At Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment, our group therapy sessions are facilitated by licensed addiction specialists and they cover a wide range of pertinent topics, from the consequences of benzodiazepine abuse to the benefits that go hand in hand with long-term recovery. to learn more about group therapy and to learn more about the group therapy sessions that we offer, reach out to us at any point in time.

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Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment is a leader in the addiction treatment field, with proven success in facilitating long-term recovery. Our team of top clinical & medical experts specializes in treating addiction coupled with mental illness, ensuring that each person receives individualized care. Call us – we’re available 24/day, 7 days/week.

Comprehensive Therapeutic Care for Benzo Abuse

At Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment, we prioritize therapeutic intervention, ensuring that every one of our clients has the opportunity to participate in individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, and family therapy whenever possible. Our state-of-the-art treatment center located in Woburn, Massachusetts has been widely recognized as one of the most reputable drugs and alcohol rehabs throughout the state. This is because, in addition to treating the physical symptoms associated with benzodiazepine abuse, we thoroughly address all of the underlying causes, treating every client. Our main goal is to ensure that there is never a return to benzodiazepine abuse and that solid sobriety is maintained for years to come. To learn more, call us today.

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Treatment for Addiction to Heroin and Xanax

Posted on February 19, 2021August 1, 2023 by Inessa Maloney

Taking more than one chemical substance at a time is known as polydrug abuse. when taken alone, most illicit chemical substances are extremely dangerous – especially when they are taken in high doses. they can lead to a wide range of serious health-related consequences, including seizures, coma, and fatality. However, when two or more chemical substances are combined, the risk of these health-related consequences increases significantly.

The effects of mixing two drugs will depend heavily on which drugs are mixed, how pure the chemical substance is, who it is that is combining the chemical substances, and where people are when they are engaging in polydrug abuse. There are many notorious and popular types of polydrug abuse. For example, combining cocaine with heroin is known as “speedballing.” People who abuse heroin often combine it with a range of other chemical substances to intensify its effects. In recent times, men and women have been combining heroin with benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin. mixing Xanax and heroin has become common practice, but it is important to understand that doing this – even one time – can be lethal.

Heroin Addiction and Xanax Addiction

Heroin and Xanax are both central nervous system depressants, and they have very similar side effects (including respiratory depression, decreased heart rate, and lowered blood pressure). Individually, these substances can be extremely dangerous when abused. Combined, they can easily result in a lethal overdose.

Heroin is an illicit opioid narcotic, one that is responsible for thousands of overdose-related deaths on an annual basis. Xanax is a prescription benzodiazepine, most commonly used to treat moderate or severe anxiety. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 16 percent of the overdose deaths that involved an opioid like heroin in 2019 also involved a benzodiazepine like Xanax. it is estimated that every single day roughly 136 American adults lose their lives after experiencing an opioid overdose.

Therapy for Heroin and Xanax Dependence

However, it was recently reported that a lot of opioid overdoses also include benzodiazepines – and this isn’t a surprise, seeing as benzodiazepines are prescribed at a truly alarming rate. NIDA also reported that between the years of 1996 and 2013, the number of men and women over the age of 18 who filled a prescription for Xanax or another benzodiazepine increased by 67 percent. This equates to 13.5 million prescriptions being filled on an annual basis. Because both chemical substances can result in respiratory depression, an overdose is extremely common. If you know someone who has been combining Xanax and heroin, professional help is essential – and Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment is available to help.

Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment – Comprehensive Recovery

At Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment, we offer a comprehensive program of addiction recovery geared towards men and women who have been engaging in polydrug abuse of any kind. We serve men and women in Woburn, Massachusetts, and all surrounding areas. Unfortunately, the state of Massachusetts has been especially hard-hit by the recent nationwide heroin epidemic. Many people are fully aware of the devastation that drug addiction causes simply because the cunning, baffling, and powerful disease has affected so many people in communities throughout the East Coast.

The good news is that if you or someone you love has been struggling with heroin addiction or has been combining heroin with other chemical substances like Xanax, there is professional help readily available in Massachusetts. All you have to do is pick up the phone and give us a call, and we will begin developing a plan for your intake, or the intake of your loved one. We understand just how devastating and helpless the disease of addiction can feel because many of our staff members have either been through the recovery process themselves or have helped a family member through the process. This means that we will always approach your situation with a level of compassion and empathy that you will not find anywhere else. Simply give us a call today to learn more about our program of polydrug abuse recovery, or to begin your journey of long-term healing.

How Does Al-Anon Help Families of Alcoholics?

Posted on February 17, 2021September 12, 2023 by Inessa Maloney

How Does Al-Anon Help Families of Alcoholics?

Watching a loved one struggle with a substance abuse disorder is one of the most difficult things you will ever do. Because addiction is such a complex and devastating disease, there is a good chance that after attempting to help time and time again with no success, you will begin to feel defeated, hopeless, and extremely frustrated. Why does your loved one continue destroying his or her life at the hands of alcohol abuse? Why can’t they just stop? Don’t they understand how deeply they are affecting the members of their own family?

When it comes to alcohol abuse and dependence, the first thing you can do to help your loved one is to educate yourself on the Disease Model of Addiction – which is widely accepted and medically validated. Essentially, the Disease Model states that addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease, characterized by a continuation of substance use despite personal consequences.

What is Al-Anon? What Does Al-Anon Do?

Thoroughly understanding addiction will help you come from a place of empathy and compassion rather than anger and resentment. Of course, no matter how informed you are, experiencing addiction firsthand can be emotionally and psychologically devastating. The good news is that no matter how helpless you feel, there are many ways to help a loved one who is struggling with an alcohol abuse disorder. But to do so, you must help yourself first.

After thoroughly educating yourself on the disease of addiction, the best thing you can do is seek the support and insight of people who are going through exactly what you are going through. Al-Anon is a support group that was specifically designed to help the loved ones of alcoholics. For additional information or resources, reach out to Woburn Wellness Addiction Treatment today.

How Does Al-Anon Help Families?

Al-Anon is a mutual support group, much like Alcoholics Anonymous. The program was designed for men and women who have a loved one that has been struggling with alcohol abuse or dependence and is geared towards helping them navigate how to help while helping themselves first.

If you have been watching a loved one – a daughter, son, spouse, parent, or close friend – suffer at the hands of an alcohol abuse disorder, you might feel as if you have been backed into a corner. There is a good chance that you have tried to help them but even your best efforts backfired and left you in an even more precarious situation.

The Benefits of Al-Anon Meetings

The good news is that there is help available – and one of the best resources is Al-Anon. But how does Al-Anon help families of alcoholics? We have compiled a shortlist of some of the more consistent ways that this program comes to the aid of those who need additional support.

The support group allows the loved ones of alcoholics to feel less alone in their experiences.
Group members can relate to one another on a deep emotional level, and forge important friendships that can last a lifetime.
Important questions can be answered by other members of the group.
Group members learn how to prioritize their well-being and set and maintain healthy personal boundaries.