Beach House Center for Recovery offers medically supervised and individualized Xanax rehab in Florida. We proudly provide a compassionate, safe, and nurturing environment for a diverse population of patients at our state-of-the-art addiction treatment campus.
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Understanding Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are medications that help calm the brain and body. They are often prescribed to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. These medications enhance the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a brain chemical that reduces activity in the central nervous system.
What Is Xanax?
Xanax, or alprazolam, is a type of benzodiazepine primarily prescribed to treat anxiety.
Unlike other benzos, Xanax is only available in an oral form and is known for its quick action. This quick effect makes it useful for short-term anxiety relief.
How Addictive Is Xanax?
However, due to its fast action and the way it affects the brain, Xanax has a higher risk of addiction compared to other benzodiazepines, with approximately 44% of users developing an addiction. It’s important to use it under close medical supervision and seek Xanax rehab at the first sign of addiction.
Why Is Xanax So Addictive?
Xanax is an exceptionally addictive prescription medication for several reasons:
- It alleviates negative symptoms of severe anxiety
- It initiates the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that causes euphoria
- It quickly alters the brain’s structure, leading to tolerance after a few uses
Xanax has important clinical uses and can be effective with proper medical support. Unfortunately, when it is over-used, administered inappropriately, or used in combination with other substances, it can lead to addiction and deadly outcomes.
A person’s likelihood of Xanax addiction depends on several factors. Individuals with a family history of addiction are often more likely to develop substance use disorders, and some are more vulnerable to substance use disorders because of enhanced neurological responses to stimulants or depressants. Here are some critical aspects of Xanax addiction:
- Physical dependence
- Psychological dependence
- Increased tolerance
- Compulsive drug seeking and use
- Interference with daily live
Xanax Addiction Symptoms
When taken in medically appropriate doses, Xanax is an effective treatment for anxiety with minimal side effects. However, you can become addicted even if you have a prescription.
Xanax is commonly misused in the following ways:
- Taking doses over the prescribed amount
- Using increasing amounts to feel the desired outcomes
- Needing to use the drug to prevent Xanax withdrawal symptoms
- Combining it with alcohol or other substances
- Injecting or snorting the medication
- Taking the drug for recreational purposes, with or without a prescription
Over time, continual use of Xanax can lead to dependency as the body adapts to the drug. Increased dosages are eventually needed to achieve the intended effect, significantly raising the chance of accidental overdose and drug-induced toxicity.
One of the most significant indications of Xanax addiction is the inability to cease drug use due to fear of experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms. Outside a medically supervised Xanax rehab environment, withdrawal can be very dangerous—even life-threatening.
Severe withdrawal symptoms can lead to heart attack and respiratory failure, which can be fatal.
Because of the potentially dangerous effects of Xanax withdrawal, seeking help at an accredited medical detox center in Florida is critical to assuring your safety and comfort.
Some common behavioral indications of Xanax addiction include the following:
- Disinterest in fulfilling personal, professional, or family responsibilities
- Trying and failing to stop taking the drug
- Increased risk-taking behaviors.
- Becoming less able to perform work, school, or personal duties
- Preoccupation with finding and taking Xanax
- Taking higher and higher doses
- Losing interest in activities and events that were once pleasurable or important
- Continuing to take the drug regardless of the physical and psychological damage
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when use stops.
- Devoting excessive time to taking, recovering from, or sourcing more Xanax
- Having significant legal or financial problems
If you or a loved one is struggling with drug misuse or addiction, Beach House can provide personalized treatment modalities at our Xanax addiction treatment center in Florida.
Xanax Addiction Treatment Options
We are an inpatient treatment center offering medically supervised Xanax detox and safe, effective, and highly personalized rehab for Xanax.
While everyone’s journey toward recovery is different, here is a general guideline of what you can expect:
- Medically supervised detox
Our specialized addiction care specialists evaluate and assess the medical, physical, and psychological needs of each individual to create a personalized Xanax detox program. It often depends on severity, use duration, and overall physical health. - Inpatient rehab
Like detox, rehab for Xanax addiction is highly personalized at Beach House. Individuals experience intensive programs designed to address the root cause of their addiction. These programs include evidence-based treatments such as behavioral therapy, individual and group therapy, skill building, transition planning, and more. - Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
This program enables patients to access and receive exceptional, in-depth Xanax rehab, learn foundational life skills, and find freedom from addiction while having the flexibility to return home in the evenings. - Mental health treatment
Substance use disorders often co-occur with mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Our clinical addiction specialists offer in-depth dual diagnosis treatment to help patients heal from addiction and mental health issues simultaneously, leading to better health outcomes. - Aftercare programs
Once Xanax rehab is complete, Beach House offers a supportive aftercare program—for as long as needed—to help patients adjust to independent living.
Xanax Withdrawal and Detox
Xanax is a highly potent prescription medication that can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms like seizures. Xanax detox should always be completed under close medical supervision. Here is a general overview of the detox process at our Xanax detox center in Florida:
- Comprehensive medical evaluation and assessment—to determine your overall health and level of Xanax in your system and assess potential complications
- Tapering off Xanax—to minimize withdrawal symptoms and the risk of complications
- Medication-assisted treatment—to help manage withdrawal symptoms and keep you safe
- Medical monitoring—to regularly watch vital signs, mental health, and overall well-being and ensure your health and safety
- Post-detox treatment—to continue your healing journey with intensive inpatient treatment programs tailored to your unique needs
Beach House Center: Our Xanax Rehab Approach
At Beach House Center, we are proud to offer specialized treatment modalities at our Xanax addiction rehab centers in Florida. Every patient is given a personalized addiction treatment plan to address the foundational issues that trigger their substance misuse.
Our low patient-to-therapist ratio, holistic treatments of bio-bed biosound therapy, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation offer exceptional outcomes.
To learn more about our Xanax addiction treatment center, please contact our admissions counselors today.