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ARC, West Los Angeles California
Valium addiction is a dangerous condition and withdrawal should only be conducted under the care of a hospital or qualified treatment center such as ARC. This is primarily due to the danger of clients with Valium addiction experiencing seizures when the drug is stopped suddenly without the aid of appropriate medications. ARC provides onsite medical detoxification services for Valium addiction. Safe detoxification for Valium addiction with ARC takes place under the supervision of physicians, nurses and qualified staff in a comfortable, dignified environment. If you or someone you know needs treatment for Valium addiction call 877 415 HOPE today. Our credentialed staff will answer any questions you have and help you find the Valium addiction resources you may need. History of Valium Addiction Valium is a brand name for Diazepam which is a benzodiazepine derivative. Diazepam was approved for use in the United States in 1963. (Diazepam is naturally occurring in several plants, such as potatoes and wheat, although only in trace amounts.) By 1978 Diazepam was the top-selling U.S. pharmaceutical with 2.3 billion pills being produced. It was marketed as a non-addictive tranquilizer helpful in medical procedures and for treatment of conditions such as: - Anxiety
- Seizures
- Insomnia
- Muscle spasms
- Alcohol withdrawal
The reasons benzodiazepines gained in popularity was primarily due to the fact that the medical community deemed medications like Valium to be an improvement upon barbiturates, which were notorious for overdoses that resulted in fatality. Valium was thought to be non-addictive and categorized as a “mild tranquilizer” safe for prescription in therapeutic doses. However, cases of valium addiction soon began to develop and the dangers of valium addiction became evident as documented fatalities resulting from combining valium with other CNS depressants began to surface. In soon was proven that valium was much more dangerous than earlier anticipated and could be fatal when consumed with alcohol or other sedatives. Despite this Valium is considered a “core” medicine on the World Health Organization's "Essential Drugs List" and is still utilized to treat a variety of conditions making it one of the worlds most prescribed medications. It is readily available through licit and illicit resources and easily obtained by individuals exceeding therapeutic doses or suffering from valium addiction. Dangers of Valium Addiction
Valium can be administered orally, intravenously, intramuscularly and as a suppository. The primary modes of consumption by individuals addicted to valium are oral or intravenous routes although the method of abuse varies from person to person. Symptoms of overdose stemming from valium addiction are: - Coma
- Hypotension
- Mental confusion
- Impaired motor functions
- Somnolence (difficulty staying awake)
The dangers of combining valium with other sedatives are: Acute Withdrawal Symptoms of Valium Addiction
Long-term use of Valium can become problematic due to the development of physiological and psychological dependency both of which are characteristics of Valium addiction. It is estimated that 50% of people who are prescribed Valium for 6 months at therapeutic doses are physically dependent. Once dependent, acute withdrawal symptoms stemming from Valium addiction can include: - Anxiety
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Insomnia
- Delusions
- Psychosis
- Dysphoria
- Depression
- Perspiration
- Tachycardia
- Panic attacks
- Hypertension
- Loss of appetite
- Rebound REM sleep
- Effects similar to delirium tremens
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms from Valium Addiction
ARC treats post-acute withdrawal symptoms from Valium addiction with the aid of safe, effective, non-narcotic medications. Onsite staff resources of physicians and nurses are readily available and work closely with each client’s primary clinician to support any post-acute withdrawal symptoms that when untreated can persist for weeks or even months. Some of the post-acute withdrawal symptoms treated by ARC are: - Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Cravings
- Depression
- Sleeplessness
- Stress sensitivity
- Memory problems
- Inability to think clearly
- Coordination problems
One challenge for people suffering from Valium addiction is that the acute and post-acute withdrawal symptoms of anxiety, panic and sleeplessness are often the very symptoms that Valium was prescribed initially to alleviate. These symptoms can compound on each other to create an internal sense of discouragement for clients during withdrawal which contributes to the high relapse rate for clients undergoing treatment for Valium addiction with traditional drug treatment centers. To combat this fact, the comprehensive addiction treatment program offered by ARC combines clinical experience with medical resources to ensure individuals and their families that each client will get the help they need in order to maintain their commitment to Valium addiction recovery. Treatment for Valium Addiction with ARC is Unique ARC provides onsite medical detoxification services for Valium addiction that treat the ongoing symptoms of acute and post-acute withdrawal throughout the entirety of the treatment process. With ARC medical services are provided with clinical continuity of care during detox ensuring clients and their loved ones that the intense feelings and emotions common during withdrawal are both medically and clinically supported, diminishing the possibility of client relapse. As clients successfully transition from detox into Phase 1 (Primary Care) they engage in a treatment program designed to promote sustained Valium addiction recovery. During primary care the ARC treatment philosophy is focused on addressing the underlying issues that have contributed to the onset of Valium addiction while personalized treatment planning helps bring resolution to the personal, inter-relational, social and vocational circumstances that are often in disarray through the devastation created by the addictive process. Because individual circumstances and experiences vary during active Valium addiction, the individual therapeutic approaches offered by ARC vary to meet each client’s unique needs. Some of the individual methods utilized by ARC during daily clinical sessions are: - Grief Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Analytical Therapy
- Reflective Therapy
- Insight-Based Therapy
- Reason-Based Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
These methodologies focus clinical attention beyond the surface issue of Valium addiction and/or substance abuse. The ARC individual approach to treating Valium addiction allows clients to discard their more negative forms of self-expression while nourishing the positive aspects of their individual constitution back into consciousness and daily application. ARC offers an experiential therapy program and year-round outdoor recreational activities. These programs help clients alleviate stress and serves to promote a growing sense of personal enthusiasm for living Valium free. Our regional weather and local natural resources (Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains) ensures enjoyment during these activities beneath the Southern California sun. All the ARC experiential programs are designed to meet the physical conditioning of each participant and take place weekly. As clients progress through primary care they may choose to enroll in Phase 2 (Continuing Care) or Phase 3 (Extended Care). These programs are designed to meet the ongoing and transitional needs of clients continuing their road to sustained Valium addiction recovery. When circumstances or time constraints prevent participation in further residential care, an aftercare plan is developed for each client by their primary clinician. This helps clients to overcome unforeseen future challenges during a long lasting recovery from Valium addiction. As a component of Primary Care, the ARC family program addresses any issues that have evolved from the addictive process. This program helps to prioritize the multitude of problems that have developed and begins the process of resolution and reconciliation for clients and their loved ones. It serves as a great starting point for a new chapter to unfold in the lives of all those who have been impacted by the devastation of Valium addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with Valium addiction call 877 415 HOPE today. Our credentialed staff will answer any additional questions you might have about achieving addiction recovery.
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