Cornerstone
Drug Rehab for Benzodiazepine Use Disorder
We are an Arizona drug rehab with facilities in Scottsdale and Phoenix that is ready to help you overcome Benzo addiction
Benzodiazepine Use Disorder Treatment in Arizona
Cornerstone Healing Center, located in Arizona, specializes in treating Benzodiazepine Use Disorder through a holistic approach that integrates the mind, body, and spirit.
Our rehab program offers individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, medication management, holistic therapies, and comprehensive aftercare planning.
Our team of addiction specialists provides a compassionate, judgment-free environment to help individuals break free from Benzodiazepine Use Disorder and rebuild a healthy, fulfilling life.
If you’re struggling with this disorder, contact us today to learn more about our Arizona Benzo treatment program and start your recovery journey!
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Understanding Benzodiazepine Use Disorder
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About our Arizona Rehab Center
Cornerstone Healing Center of Arizona specializes in helping individuals overcome Benzodiazepine Use Disorder through a transformative journey of recovery.
Our evidence-based, compassionate approach addresses the unique challenges of benzodiazepine addiction by targeting underlying causes such as anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Our experienced team creates personalized treatment plans that combine individual therapy, group support, and holistic interventions to develop the skills and resilience necessary for long-term recovery.
We emphasize the importance of building a solid support network and are dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of healing, purpose, and freedom from substance abuse.
At Cornerstone Healing Center of Arizona, we believe that recovery from Benzodiazepine Use Disorder is possible with the proper support, tools, and environment.
Our team is committed to empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
Patrick & Nicole - Family Testimonial
Listen to the testimonial of Patrick and Nicole, Parents of a Cornerstone Alumnus who spent time at one of our Arizona recovery centers.
Patrick and Nicole have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of Cornerstone Healing Center. Their son, Cole, was grappling with the debilitating grip of addiction, his life seemingly at the mercy of this relentless disorder. However, from the moment Cole stepped into our Scottsdale rehab center, his life began to change in profound and unimaginable ways.
Our Arizona Benzodiazepine Use Disorder Programs
Residential programs for Benzodiazepine Use Disorder offer immersive, 24/7 therapy combining psychotherapy, medication, and holistic approaches. The structured environment helps address underlying issues and equips individuals with coping skills, fostering long-term Benzodiazepine Use Disorder management.
Outpatient programs for Benzodiazepine Use Disorder offer flexible, part-time therapy. They provide psychotherapy, medication management, and support for individuals to address anxiety while maintaining their daily routines. This helps individuals manage their Benzodiazepine Use Disorder while balancing their outside life.
Our virtual program offers convenient, comprehensive treatment for Benzodiazepine Use Disorder, providing individual therapy, group counseling, and resources through a secure online platform. This option is ideal for those unable to attend in-person sessions or who prefer the flexibility of online care.
Why Choose Our Arizona Recovery Centers?
Benefits for
Arizona Residents
Explore the distinctive benefits of our Arizona rehab, which is designed to facilitate transformative healing and sobriety.
- Integrative Recovery Approach: A comprehensive program that supports the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of recovery.
- Dedicated Clinical Team: Tailored, evidence-based treatment from experienced recovery specialists.
- Comprehensive Care: Compassionate, ongoing support to address the challenges of substance dependency.
- Broad Treatment Options: Personalized levels of care for a range of substance-use conditions to suit individual needs.
- Focus on Essential Life Skills: Equipping clients with key skills for life post-recovery, from financial literacy and conflict resolution.
Cornerstone's Addiction Treatment Program
Embark on a comprehensive path to recovery with Cornerstone’s treatment strategy. Our rehab for substance abuse is meticulously designed to address every aspect of your well-being, crafting a robust foundation for enduring sobriety and comprehensive health rejuvenation.
One-on-One Therapy
- One-on-one sessions with dedicated therapists who understand your battle. Our personalized counseling offers a confidential space to uncover and work through the root causes of addiction, fostering resilience on the road to recovery.
Trauma Informed Care
- Experience healing with our trauma-informed approach, recognizing the profound impact trauma has on addiction. We provide a nurturing environment where safety and understanding pave the way for recovery and growth.
Personalized Treatment
- We offer personalized treatment for benzodiazepine addiction, starting with a thorough assessment to tailor a unique plan for each patient. This plan includes therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques, with continuous support and adjustments from our dedicated team
Our Arizona Treatment Facilities
At Cornerstone, our treatment options for Benzodiazepine Use Disorder are designed to provide a comprehensive, individualized approach to recovery. We offer a range of care levels, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and virtual IOPs (VIOPs), ensuring that each client receives the appropriate level of support based on their unique needs and addiction severity. Our experienced team of professionals works closely with clients to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction through evidence-based therapies, medication management, and support services. By focusing on developing coping strategies, building a sober support network, and establishing a strong foundation for lasting recovery, we empower our clients to overcome their Benzodiazepine Use Disorder and achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Meet Our Clinical Team
Eboni Fields, MS LPC
Clinical Director of Scottsdale Program
Eboni Fields, MS LPC, is a seasoned Clinical Director who brings over a decade of experience in behavioral health and substance abuse. She is a licensed professional counselor with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Nate Bush, LCSW
Clinical Director of Phoenix Program
Nate began his recovery journey in 2010 and earned a Master’s in Social Work from ASU. He’s been in the Behavioral Health field since 2013. Specializing in CBT, DBT, and grief, Nate is now the Clinical Director of our Phoenix program, underlined by his passion for helping others who struggled with substance abuse issues as he did.
FAQs About Benzodiazepine Addiction
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about Benzodiazepine addiction and treatment.
What are benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines (benzos) are drugs that have a sedating and calming effect that are often prescribed for anxiety.
Benzos can also help treat muscle spasms and in those with seizure-related conditions, they can reduce the number of seizures they experience. They are depressants that have a hypnotic effect.
Benzodiazepine drugs are a part of ongoing research to see if they can also treat gallbladder issues, sleep apnea, problems in the biliary tract, and obesity.
The main issue with Benzos is the ability to become addicted after prolonged use. In some cases, Benzo’s dependence or addiction sets in only three months.
People who find themselves addicted or dependent on Benzodiazepine drugs such as Xanax, Ativan, or Valium will find that going cold turkey is dangerous. The Benzodiazepine detox process needs supervision from certified medical professionals, always.
What are the signs of a benzodiazepine use disorder?
Once a person has become addicted to a Benzodiazepine, it’s extremely difficult to hide. The signs of Benzodiazepine use can be very apparent and obvious, especially if mixed with other drugs.
The signs of benzodiazepine addiction include:
- Hostility
- Amnesia
- Short-term memory loss
- Super vivid and deep-seated dreams
- Mood swings
- Extreme fatigue
- Engaging in high-risk activities, including driving after using the drug
- Using benzos in conjunction with other drugs or alcohol
- Inquiring close family and friends or acquaintances about benzos to get access to more
What are the side effects of benzodiazepine addiction?
As with any drug, there are side effects that can happen with short-term and long-term use. Especially for those who overtake the drug and feed into its hypnotic feelings, the side effects can be more severe.
Side Effects of Short-Term Use
Some minor side effects can happen when taking benzodiazepine in general, including:
- Poor memory recall
- Weak muscles
- Vision gets blurry
- Sick feeling
- Your mouth becomes dry
- You can’t control your footing, especially for those who are older
- Irregularity
Since benzodiazepine is a depressant much like alcohol, regularly using the drug can affect many central nervous system functions in your body.
Side Effects of Long-Term Use
If you are taking a benzodiazepine for a long term and eventually fall into overtaking it, then you may experience the following more severe side effects:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mania
- Sleep issues
- Psychosis
- Sexual dysfunction
What prescription drugs are considered benzodiazepines?
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Oxazepam
- Temazepam (Restoril)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Flurazepam (Dalmane)
- Clorazepate (Tranxene)
How does benzo addiction happen?
Long-term use of Benzodiazepine drugs can lead to dependence and addiction. Unfortunately, Benzodiazepines have strong abuse potential.
Even physicians who utilize Benzodiazepines to treat anxiety are warned that it is a short-term treatment.
People dependent or addicted to benzodiazepine drugs may take the pills orally more than the prescribed amount that the doctor recommends to get a constant feeling of sedation and relaxation.
Others may crush the benzodiazepine pills and snort them up through their noses for a more potent effect. Taking drugs orally does not have as immediate an effect as snorting them. When combined with opioids, too much snorted up the nose once can cause a quick overdose.
Sources
[1] American Psychiatric Association, www.psychiatry.org
[2] Journal of Genetic Psychology, doi.org/10.1080/00221325.2019.1565230
[3] Journal of Substance Use, doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2017.1404297
[4] Journal of Addictive Disorders, doi.org/10.3109/10550887.2021.1929301
[5] Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, doi.org/10.4088/JCP.19r12549
CLINICALLY REVIEWED
Lionel Estrada, LISAC
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Lionel, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) with over 4 years at Cornerstone, specializes in addiction and mental health. Trained in EMDR therapy, he employs a trauma-informed, empathetic approach to address underlying causes of these issues.
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Testimonials
What ARIZONA clients and treatment professionals say about Cornerstone
This facility is different from any other rehab that I have been to. I have had many failed attempts at getting and staying sober since I was 16. Mostly due to a majority of the treatment centers that I had went to not having much help with aftercare. They would get you clean for however long the stay was and then release you with no tools or foundation to build on. Cornerstone immersed me in the 12 step recovery program. The PHP groups were extremely therapeutic for me. They took me to Recovery meetings every day of the week. They have extremely nice houses to go back to while you’re not at the clinic. Most importantly, they set me up with an aftercare plan that put me on a path to success. Before I left they made sure that I was set up with a sober living, a job, and also made sure that I had made good progress in my 12 steps. After I got out I was sent to IOP, and every week they have a navigator who makes sure that you are doing well and helps you with any obstacles you may be facing. All of the staff truly cares about every individual who comes through this place. Unlike a lot of treatment centers, cornerstone is not in it for the money. Thanks to them I have been able to maintain long term sobriety. I am the happiest I have been in my entire life. I will forever have gratitude for cornerstone and to all of the staff that helped me, and continues to help on my recovery journey.
K.B.
Cornerstone Alumni
I watched my loved one struggle with an addiction to alcohol for over fifteen years. In 2022 he was at the worse I had ever seen. I suggested a multitude of things to quit, however, I knew that he needed help and was convinced that this was not going to end well. I had seen the program of recovery outlined at Cornerstone and convinced my loved one to make the 1,800-mile drive across the country. It saved his life. I hardly recognize this man today. From hustling me to pay for "just one more night" at a hotel, to having his own apartment in a year is a miracle. Cornerstone provided him a safe place and provided every tool possible including inpatient treatment, A.A., therapy and counseling, IOP and helped with his transition into the mainstream of life. I’ll be forever grateful.
A.M.
Alumni Family
this place saved my life 100%. the whole staff genuinely cared about me and were only trying to help me grow. i have confidence again and goals to achieve. coming from someone who was very suicidal and a bad alcoholic before treatment, i’ve completely done a 180°. i loved my house managers lacey and jazz who were both extremely important to my recovery. my primary therapist Lori was such a sweetheart and i could tell she genuinely cared about my life and wanted to help in any way she could. i feel like i’ve finally found my place in this world and most importantly myself and that’s all thanks to God and Cornerstone.
K.A.
Cornerstone Alumni
Cornerstone has got to be the most caring treatment facility in the state. The staff here took the time to listen to me and helped me in more ways than I could have imagined. Look no farther, this is the place you regardless of if you believe you can be successful or not, they will help every step of the way.
S.F.
Cornerstone Alumni
Cornerstone was absolutely amazing! I owe my life to their program of recovery and phenomenal staff. Without them, I would be nowhere near where I am today living a happy, healthy, sober life. I cannot recommend Cornerstone enough to anyone looking to try and recover from alcoholism and addiction!
T.W.
Cornerstone Alumni
I'm a Professional Social Worker in the valley. I own a Facility and have referred clients to Cornerstone who thrived. They are lovely. They create events in the valley to help other professionals win. Cornerstone has my respect and gratitude.
J.A.
Arizona Social Worker
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