Ativan Addiction: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

Ativan, also known as the generic brand lorazepam, is a benzodiazepine prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorder, panic attacks, seizures, and insomnia. In some cases, it is used to treat manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Lorazepam Ativan has an effect on the central nervous system by calming it and helping to reduce anxiety signs symptoms. It is highly effective at immediately treating these symptoms, but also has a high addiction and abuse potential. Taking lorazepam Ativan for longer than prescribed increased the risk of developing physical dependence. However, there are some people who developed physical dependence when they used it as prescribed by a healthcare provider. Luckily there is help available from a treatment center.

To contact The Detox Center of Los Angeles to learn how to access our addiction treatment programs, call (888) 346-4350 today.

Signs of Ativan Addiction

As with other prescription medications, it is not always easy to recognize Ativan abuse and addiction. Because it is a prescription given by a healthcare provider, it is easy to abuse Ativan behind closed doors, which can go unnoticed for some time. However, there are several psychological and physical dependence signs of Ativan addiction, such as:

• Withdrawal symptoms
• Developing a tolerance
• Experiencing cravings
• Continuing taking Ativan despite negative consequences and problems because of use
• Making certain they have a supply of the drug on hand
• Mood swings including defensiveness when substance abuse is brought up
• Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
• Spending a good amount of time obtaining Ativan, using it, and recovering from it
• Failed attempts to stop using
• Abnormal or out of character behavior, such as stealing

Symptoms of Ativan Abuse

Signs of Ativan abuse include:

• Headaches
• Tremors
• Sweating
• Loss of appetite
• Confusion
• Hallucinations
• No longer participating in former activities
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Using Ativan as a coping mechanism
• Isolation
• Over-sleeping
• Doctor shopping, going to multiple doctors or pharmacies to get additional prescriptions
• Lying about Ativan use
• Legal problems
• Passing out

Treatment for Ativan Addiction

There are several addiction treatment options available for those who abuse Ativan. Medical detox may be necessary for those wanting to stop abusing Ativan. Withdrawal symptoms from Ativan can be very intense and at times dangerous and deadly when a person stops taking it, such as seizures and cardiac arrest. Medical detox programs can offer around the clock support from a healthcare provider who can administer medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and ensure safety. A rehab center can offer the best treatment programs in forms of inpatient drug rehab, intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), and other outpatient rehab options. No matter which addiction treatment program you choose, it is important that the program include dual diagnosis programming to treat co-occurring disorders such as anxiety disorder that may be present. Dual diagnosis treatment can help treat the underlying causes of drug and alcohol addiction in order to reduce relapse triggers and help patients achieve long-term addiction recovery.

TCDLA Drug Rehab for Ativan Addiction

The Detox Center of Los Angeles offers comprehensive addiction treatment programs for Ativan abuse and addiction, as well as other prescription drug addictions. Our medical detox program will safely guide you through the withdrawal symptoms, while dual diagnosis programming will aim to heal the anxiety disorder that brought you to seeking out an Ativan prescription. You do not need to have a full substance abuse disorder to benefit from drug rehab. Many individuals have used our services to simply treat their physical dependence to a prescription medication and continued with behavioral therapy in order to treat their mental illness successfully without the use of medications.

If you or loved ones are struggling with drug abuse and addiction to Ativan, the road to recovery is just a phone call away. Our representatives are available to answer your questions or to verify your insurance. Please do not let one more day pass, call our treatment center today and gain back control of your life for good.

 

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