Benzo Addiction Rehab in New Jersey
The talented team at Boca Recovery Center can guide you through a safe transition from intoxication to sobriety. Then, therapy can help you learn how to stay sober for the long term.
New Jersey newspapers are filled with articles about opioid abuse and overdoses. But experts say benzodiazepine abuse is underrecognized and a problem all across the country.[1] If you’ve been struggling with benzodiazepine addiction, Boca Recovery Center is the best place to get help.
Benzodiazepines are prescription sedative drugs doctors use to treat conditions like insomnia and mental health conditions like anxiety disorders. But they can also cause euphoria. And the changes they cause can make quitting on your own extremely dangerous. That’s why seeking treatment is so important.
Benzodiazepine Addiction Statistics in New Jersey
Key Facts
- Anyone who uses benzodiazepines longer than three to four weeks will likely have withdrawal symptoms if they quit the drugs abruptly.[2]
- Benzo abuse is so widespread in New Jersey that legislators have proposed rules that would force doctors to taper the doses they give their patients.[3]
- In 2021, about 18 in 100,000 New Jersey residents visited hospitals in the state due to nonfatal interactions with benzodiazepine drugs. More people went to the hospital due to benzos than stimulants.[4]
- Between January and August of 2023, more than 1,700 deaths in New Jersey were caused by drug overdoses.[5]
Getting Benzo Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
It’s never safe to quit benzodiazepines without medical treatment and the help of a doctor. You can get the help you need for benzo addiction in New Jersey at Boca Recovery Center.
Benzo withdrawal symptoms can include tremors, high blood pressure, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Experts say these symptoms can lead to relapse, and they can be very dangerous.[6] An addiction treatment program like Boca Recovery Center can provide a tapering dose of drugs, so you can get sober safely and effectively without intense withdrawal symptoms.
Benzodiazepine Addiction Rehab at Boca Recovery Center in New Jersey
With your Boca Recovery Center detox complete, you’ll enter the rehab phase of your treatment program. Here, you’ll learn how to preserve your sobriety and build a healthier life in New Jersey.
Your benzo addiction treatment program might include some or all of the following elements:
- Medication management: Some people with benzo addictions need a very slow taper that lasts months. Your team at Boca Recovery Center can manage this process for you to ensure a smooth medical detox.
- Individual therapy: Work with a therapist in individual therapy sessions and build your sobriety skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
- Group therapy: Participate in group therapy sessions with others enrolled at Boca Recovery Center.
- Education: Learn more about how drugs work, how people stay sober, and how to build a healthier life.
The Boca Recovery Center is located close to the Jersey Shore on beautifully landscaped grounds. During your treatment program, your days will be structured and focused on recovery. But you’ll have time for independent study, meditation, and contemplation too.
Dr. Alison Tarlow is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the States of Florida and Pennsylvania, and a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP). She has been a practicing psychologist for over 15 years. Sh... Read More
