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Alprazolam, also known by its brand name Xanax, is a type of medication widely prescribed for Generalised Anxiety Order (GAD) and panic attacks. Due to its potency and rapid absorption, it has a high potential for being misused and causing addiction. ¹
Alprazolam addiction happens when someone becomes physically or mentally dependent on the drug and feels unable to function properly without it. An addicted person will have cravings for alprazolam and feel anxious when a dose is missed.
We can help you overcome alprazolam addiction with a medical detox and evidence-based therapy at our private clinic in Cheshire.
Alprazolam is a type of benzodiazepine that works by binding to the GABA-A receptor in the brain which is responsible for calming the central nervous system (CNS). Rapidly absorbed, it has a variety of immediate and chronic side effects. ²
Short-term effects within 60 minutes of taking Xanax include:
When taken in high doses, or mixed with other drugs and/or alcohol, alprazolam can cause dangerous reactions:
Taking alprazolam regularly for a prolonged time may cause:
We provide exemplary care in first-class facilities, focusing on creating lasting outcomes for our guests and their families. Helping them not just overcome their alprazolam addiction, but grow beyond it
Our emphasis is on holistic care to treat addiction and associated issues. This means that we treat the whole person rather than just the symptoms they present with.
We believe that successful treatment runs far deeper than simply stopping the addictive substance or behaviour. Everything we do is aimed at effective and lasting outcomes in addiction treatment.
If you don’t gradually taper off Xanax, the withdrawal symptoms can be quite severe. With a medically supervised detox at Delamere, we can help you safely remove the drug from your system.
We begin with a psychiatric and physical assessment to put your personalised treatment programme into place.
You will be supported at all times by qualified nursing staff who will adjust your medication to keep you comfortable.
In the first few days of alprazolam detox, symptoms include:
With round the clock supervision we can help you avoid some of the more severe side effects of quitting Xanax.
Symptoms tend to peak in the first three days but can last up to two weeks and may include:
You will have intensive therapy alongside your treatment to help you understand the cause of your alprazolam addiction and learn to cope.
By now you’ll be over the worst of your symptoms and will be taking part in more one-to-one counselling and group sessions.
Our trained therapists will help you combat your addiction to alprazolam with a range of evidenced somatic techniques including breathwork, yoga, mindfulness and meditation.
Family members, friends, and even work colleagues also suffer as a direct result of the dysfunctional behaviours and the immense fear that addiction creates.
If you’re looking for help for someone who is displaying symptoms of a drug addiction, we’re here to help. It may be that the person in question is in denial about the extent of their problem and resisting professional help. At Delamere, we provide family support services and help your loved one confront addiction.
We can also offer intervention services where we help prepare and rehearse a formal intervention that will culminate in your loved one entering treatment with us.
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