Narconon of Georgia  

Drug Rehab Warns of Xanax, Librium, Valium Abuse

Benzodiazepines are among the most commonly prescribed depressant medications in the United States today. More than 15 different types of benzodiazepine medications exist to treat a wide array of both psychological and physical maladies based on dosage and implications.

Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic, sedative, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties. Sold as Xanax (alprazolam),Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam), these slow down the central nervous system.

Useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms, they seem helpful enough.

There is a catch: The long-term use of benzodiazepines can cause physical dependence. In other words, drug addiction.

"We have dealt with many people who started using tranquilizers such as Xanax or Valium to help with insomnia or anxiety," states Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Atlanta Recovery Center, Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia. "Unfortunately, once they become drug addicted to these prescription drugs, they often need a medically supervised withdrawal from them."

That’s right. Benzo withdrawal can cause death.

"Any withdrawal from any drug is extremely uncomfortable. Our withdrawal specialists’ work with our students in withdrawing from drugs comfortably," continues Ms. Rieser. "However, benzo and extreme alcohol addiction need close medical supervision."

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