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Diazepam is the generic name for a drug you’ve probably heard of: Valium. Doctors and psychiatrists prescribe it for patients who suffer from anxiety or severe panic attacks. However, if someone uses it in ways other than prescribed, he or she is at risk of developing a diazepam addiction.

About Diazepam

Man Struggling with Diazepam AddictionDiazepam is part of a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Like many medically prescribed drugs, when taken correctly, Valium is significantly beneficial to people who need it. It’s well-known for its sedative, calming effects, as well as its muscle-relaxant and anticonvulsant properties.

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While some people abuse Valium by taking larger than prescribed doses, others mix the drug with substances like alcohol, making the side effects more severe. Because diazepam is a drug that depresses a person’s central nervous system, combining it with substances that also have that effect can be particularly dangerous.

Signs of Diazepam Addiction

When a man taking diazepam feels more stressed than usual, he may take higher doses than prescribed, because he enjoys the sedative effect the drug delivers. Many users don’t abuse the drug to get high. Conversely, they often use it to manage their mood. Naturally, for people prone to stress and anxiety, this drug may feel like a solution. Unfortunately, as with other substances, abuse can lead to addiction. Some users visit multiple physicians in order to maintain a constant supply of Valium, while others buy pills on the black market.

Signs of diazepam abuse include:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Memory issues
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Slurred speech
  • Dilated pupils

People struggling with diazepam addiction are usually like any other people who suffer from substance abuse. They are typically reluctant to seek help until they either face a serious crisis or hit rock bottom.

If you know someone with a diazepam addiction, you should encourage him to look into a qualified rehab facility that offers comprehensive addiction treatment programs.

The Way to Recovery from Diazepam Addiction

At Serenity Lodge, we can help you break free from your addiction, and we do it in a spiritually-centered environment focused on your full recovery. Our facility provides a wealth of amenities designed to heal your body and mind.

Our treatment facility offers:

When you explore the issues that led you to addiction in the first place, you can discover a better way to head into the future. We work with you to create a new beginning, one that includes a life free from addictions.

Along with the counseling and therapy that work on your mind, you can enjoy our amenities that work on your body. After all, recovery encompasses all of you, body, and mind.

Center yourself in our meditation pyramid or swim some laps in the pool. Check out a film at our on-site movie theater or sweat it out in our spacious fitness center. All of this can be found on our beautiful 22-acre facility in Lake Arrowhead, California.

If you’re a man who wants long-term sobriety and you need help reaching it, we’re ready to walk with you every step of the way. We know that recovery is a journey, not a final step. Many of our counselors have been right where you are, so they understand exactly how you feel.

Are you ready to break free from the grips of addiction? Partnering with a quality drug rehab center can get you on the road to recovery. Call Serenity Lodge at (855) 932-4045 today and regain control of your life.