Harmony Healing Center in Cherry Hill, NJ, serves as a benzodiazepines addiction recovery center. With a dedicated focus on addressing benzodiazepine dependency, our facility offers comprehensive benzo treatment programs designed to support individuals throughout their recovery journey, including services that focus on benzo addiction relapse prevention.
At Harmony Healing Center, we understand that each person’s experience with benzodiazepine addiction is unique. That’s why we tailor our rehab programs to suit the individual needs of each patient. Our team of experienced addiction treatment professionals provides personalized treatment programs, incorporating evidence-based therapies, counseling, medical supervision, and holistic approaches to ensure comprehensive care and support throughout recovery. With a compassionate and nurturing environment, we empower our patients to overcome benzodiazepine addiction and achieve lasting sobriety and wellness. If you or someone you know needs benzo addiction rehabilitation, contact us at Harmony Healing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center or call our benzo addiction helpline at (888) 409-5356 for assistance.
What Is a Benzodiazepine (benzo)?
Benzodiazepines, often known as benzos, are psychoactive drugs used to treat anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. They function by increasing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces neuronal activity, leading to sedative effects on the central nervous system.
While benzodiazepines are effective in managing various medical conditions, they also carry a risk of tolerance, dependence, and addiction, particularly with long-term use or misuse. Individuals who use benzodiazepines beyond prescribed guidelines or without medical supervision may develop a tolerance to the drug, leading to higher doses to achieve the same effects. Long-term use of benzos can lead to physical dependence, as well as withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation. It can lead to benzo addiction, characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior despite having negative consequences. Due to these risks, it’s essential to use benzodiazepines judiciously and under t