About Xanax Detox
Xanax is a prescription drug that is classified as a benzodiazepine. Often, Xanax is prescribed for those patients that are experiencing high levels of anxiety and panic attacks. When it is used correctly, it has given individuals freedom from these crippling mental health conditions and allowed them to resume their life again. However, as one of the leading prescription drugs Americans use each day, there is a downside to this drug as many Americans have succumbed to this highly addictive drug and become entangled in a web of addiction.
With its highly addictive components, it is strongly recommended that Fort Lauderdale residents attend a Xanax detox program offered at The Healing Place. Here, you will be able to safely stop your use of Xanax under the careful supervision of our medical and therapeutic team.
Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms
Due to the physical dependency that Xanax creates within its users, it is not recommended that patients abruptly stop their use of Xanax as this can have damaging effects on their bodies and mental health. Patients will often be asked to do a slow taper off of Xanax to allow your body the time and space it needs to slowly remove these toxic chemicals from within yourself.
During this time, your body will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms. Common symptoms felt are:
- Increased heart rate
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Muscle or joint pain
- Tremors
- Changes in weight
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Heightened senses
- Social isolation
Xanax Detox and Withdrawal Timeline
Detoxing from Xanax is different for each patient and, for some patients, your detox time can be longer than others. While most patients experience the height of their withdrawal symptoms within the first week after their last dose, it has been known that some patients experience some symptoms for weeks after. Common timelines for patients detoxing from Xanax are:
- Stage :– Happens within 6-12 hours of the last dose. Minor side effects begin such as headaches, insomnia, or anxiety
- Stage 2: Occuring 1-4 days after the last dose. For those patients that started using xanax to treat their anxiety originally will feel the same side effects from their anxiety again at this time. Symptoms are at the highest peak of occurring including severe side effects such as seizures, muscle and body aches, and flu like symptoms. It is important to be monitored by a medical team during this time.
- Stage 3: Will happen days 5-14. The height of your side effects have subsided and you will feel minor effects such as headache, stomach pains, and mild muscle or joint pain.
- Stage 4: Between weeks 2- several months after your last dose, you will begin to feel like yourself again as you rebuild your strength and wellbeing.
The Importance of Medical Detox for Xanax
With the varying ranges of withdrawal symptoms that can occur during detox and the intensity of physical dependence on Xanax, it is often suggested to enter into a medical detox. This option will ensure that your safety is monitored and honored throughout your detox program. Our team of doctors and nurses will provide you with effective means of intervention including medications, holistic treatment, and medical monitoring as you slowly taper off of Xanax. As your symptoms arise, you will have guided medical support from our team to help you effectively manage your drug detox side effects.
Treatment Options for Xanax Withdrawal
As you experience Xanax withdrawal, our team can provide you with a holistic healing plan that will mitigate your withdrawal symptoms and keep you safe. Those methods include:
- Slow taper off of xanax
- Medication to ease severity of withdrawal symptoms
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Practicing meditation
- Regular physical exercise
- Counseling
Xanax Detox and Rehab at The Healing Place
The Healing Place sees the innate individuals that our patients from Fort Lauderdale are and the immense amount of wisdom and courage you have to share with the world. We want to help our patients see this within themselves by ridding the damaging effects of Xanax and learning a new way of life free from the ties of prescription drug use. Through our holistic measures of treatment, you will learn new ways to manage life’s ups and downs through healthy, all-natural coping skills. If you are ready to change your life into a balanced, healthy lifestyle where you can manage your mental health while remaining sober, contact one of our compassionate staff today.
877-789-6707
