Xanax Rehabilitation Treatment Centers, California -

Xanax is a prescription drug that is used to treat panic attacks and anxiety symptoms, but what starts as a helpful tool can become an escapist, addictive vice. Xanax can have dangerous mental and physical side effects when used excessively or for reasons outside of those prescribed by a doctor.

Xanax addiction treatment through Sovereign Health helps patients regain control of their lives with a combination of thorough detox services and the modern treatment modalities to best set a person up for success and real recovery.

Alprazolam, known to laymen as Xanax, is perhaps the most popularly prescribed benzodiazepine. It was designed to alleviate anxiety, insomnia and panic disorders. Xanax and related benzodiazepines also contain sedative, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties. Benzodiazepines in the same family as Xanax include Clobazam (Onfi), Chordiazepoxide (Librium), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan), Temazepam (Restoril), and Triazolam (Halcion). Those who use benzodiazepines – also called benzos – are extremely vulnerable to addiction.

Some of the common side effects of Xanax abuse include:

Blurred or double vision
Drowsiness, dizziness and sedation
Dry mouth or throat
Headache
Insomnia
Irritability
Loss of interest in sex

Memory problems
Slurred speech, confusion, lack of focus or coordination
Swollen hands or feet
Tremors
Upset stomach, nausea or vomiting

Xanax and other benzos can cause changes to the brain over time. Tolerance is also built up with long-term use, which makes these medications less effective and subsequently requiring higher or more frequent dosages.

Patients prescribed the drug can progress into a degree of tolerance and even dependence. Uncontrollable cravings are the trademark of any addiction. These cravings spur addicts to go to extremes to obtain the drug of choice, such as illegal activity and risky behaviors.

Some of the other common symptoms displayed by an individual addicted to Xanax include:

Doctor shopping to get more of the drug than standard allotments.
Disguising pills in another container.
Explaining away pill-popping habits.
Frequent doctor appointments.

How Xanax affects the body

Xanax boosts the activity of the gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter, which abates anxious and fearful feelings but also slows down the brain communication across the board. A person feels calmer, but reaction times and critical thinking are also mitigated.

As brain energy is re-routed towards GABA activity in the brain, less energy is available for other neurotransmitter functions, namely: acetyl choline, dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin. These brain paths are responsible for everyday alertness, coordination, memory, emotional responses and muscle tone. Xanax impacts the same neurotransmitters as alcohol in the brain. Consumed together, the detrimental effects are compounded and can cause sedation and confusion.

Overdosing on Xanax can cause breathing difficulty. It’s also important to understand overdose on Xanax can result at a lower dose because of the synergistic effects when consumed with alcohol in the system. Xanax’s fast-acting nature also means short-interval relief. This means patients take it more frequently than perhaps other drugs, which is why it’s easy to become addicted to. In fact, people often experience a return of adverse psychological symptoms even between doses.

Xanax addiction treatment at Sovereign Health

It can be fatal to abruptly stop benzo use. A patient needing treatment for Xanax addiction will need to go through a medically supervised, gradual detoxification treatment with Xanax as its withdrawal can cause fatal seizures in addition to other symptoms.

Xanax detox centers can offer detox program and rehabilitation, but only holistic programs like those of Sovereign Health offer rehab for Xanax addiction that cultivates lasting wellness by addressing hidden issues that spurred substance abuse.

Why Sovereign Health?

Xanax recovery is possible through the holistic recovery offered by Sovereign Health; a leading treatment provider in customizing recovery to align with each patient’s therapeutic and rehabilitation needs. We offer:

Brain restoration and cognitive modalities, alternative therapies, nutrition and skill-building workshops
Facilities across nationwide
Flexible payment options
Individualized treatment plans
Treatment for dual diagnosis of mental disorder, with substance abuse, chronic pain, eating or behavioral disorder

Sovereign Health understands there’s more to each person’s story beneath the surface. That’s why we are a holistic hub of doctors, therapists, alternative therapy experts and residential attendants all working in sync to personalize treatment to each person for long-term wellness. To learn more about our Xanax detox treatment and other options, please contact our 24/7 helpline.

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