THE FACTS about ATIVAN ADDICTION

Many rehab centers view Ativan addiction as part of the "incurable disease" of chemical dependency. At Passages Addiction Cure Center, our extensive experience with Ativan addiction has led us to the understanding that truly, there are four main causes of addiction, including Ativan dependency:

Chemical imbalances that occur in the brain.
Unhealed traumatic events from the past.
Deeply held beliefs that are inconsistent with reality.
Lack of relevant coping skills for current challenges.

Despite the popular notion of addiction as a genetic disease, we do not cite genetics as one of the underlying causes of Ativan addiction. At Passages, we take this stand due to the countless Americans who struggle with addiction without any family history of chemical dependency. We also point to those who are direct descendants of chemically dependent individuals who are either able to socially drink without addiction developing--or never feel the need to use alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. We believe that addiction is a multi-faceted, complex condition caused by unresolved issues that, once treated, will eliminate the drive to use mind-altering substances. We also reject the notion of relapse as "proof" of addiction as a hopelessly chronic condition--instead, viewing relapse as simply an indication that addiction has not been successfully treated by prior rehabilitation attempts.

Many individuals begin Ativan (lorazepam) use upon a doctor's prescription--often prescribed for management of anxiety or sleep disorders. As a member of the benzodiazepine drug family, Ativan initiates feelings of calmness and sleepiness by retarding nerve signals in order to aid relaxation. Benzodiazepines have soared in popularity in recent years, with Valium (diazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) joining Ativan as some of the most often prescribed drugs for treating symptoms of insomnia, depression and anxiety.

For those with anxiety or panic disorders, Ativan can provide temporary relief from symptoms on a short-term or episodic basis. However, especially in comparison with other benzodiazepines, Ativan carries a high potential for drug abuse and addiction. With continued or excessive use, Ativan can trigger chemical dependency, with side effects such as dizziness, muscular weakness, memory loss, sexual dysfunction, and constipation. In serious cases of Ativan addiction, side effects can even include severe depression, suicidal thoughts, allergic reactions, respiratory difficulties, hallucinations and hostility.

For those struggling with Ativan addiction and their loved ones, drug rehab becomes necessary when Ativan dependency takes hold. At Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, we offer targeted, personalized holistic treatment for Ativan addiction, to cure lorazepam dependency entirely.

SAFE AND SECURE ATIVAN DETOX WITH PASSAGES ADDICTION CURE CENTER IN MALIBU

When Ativan has been used for an extended period of time, withdrawal symptoms often accompany cessation of use. Over time, Ativan users tend to increase their frequency and level of dosage, due to building tolerance to the drug. Eventually, chronic Ativan users begin to experience withdrawal symptoms--and cravings for Ativan--when they try to stop using. While some withdrawal symptoms may pass in the a week or two during detoxification, some Ativan cravings can continue for months or years if the root cause of addiction is not properly diagnosed and treated.

Ativan withdrawal can include physical symptoms such as tremors, muscle cramps, profuse sweating, deep bone aches, headaches, diarrhea, chills and vomiting. Psychological and neurological symptoms of Ativan withdrawal can include insomnia, panic attacks, heightened anxiety, lowered appetite, fainting, depression, lethargy, delirium, hallucinations and even psychotic breaks. In serious cases of Ativan withdrawal, users ceasing use can even encounter heart problems such as palpitations and tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), seizures, convulsions, or even death.

At Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, we offer a safe and comfortable environment for detoxification. Our Ativan detox program includes round-the-clock nursing care, to ensure that clients' vitals are continually monitored and to prevent medical and mental health complications during the Ativan detoxification process. With state-of-the-art detoxification facilities, and addiction professionals on hand to mitigate withdrawal symptoms, Passages's experienced staff ensures a comfortable, healing detox experience for Ativan addiction. Boasting one of the highest staff-to-client ratios in the nation, we offer three Passages staff members for every client--collaborating with guests to create a lasting, sober future by providing the utmost level of attention and care.

If you or someone you love is struggling with Ativan addiction, you can learn more about identification and healing of the underlying causes of chemical dependency by reading Chris Prentiss’s revolutionary book, The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure. Co-founder and co-director of the Passages Addiction Cure Center, Chris and his son Pax have witnessed the world's highest success rates in curing drug addiction, alcoholism and addictive behaviors at their Malibu treatment center.

ATIVAN DEPENDENCY IS A SYMPTOM--NOT THE PROBLEM

At Passages, our multi-faceted treatment program only begins with professional, medically supervised Ativan detox. We built the Passages philosophy on the premise that each individual who eventually becomes chemically dependent does so for reasons that often reach beyond the chemical effects of drugs or alcohol. In every case of addiction we've witnessed, there are deeper underlying issues--some physical, some emotional, mental or spiritual--that need to be resolved in order to fully break free from addiction. Often, individuals become dependent on drugs like Ativan in an attempt to self-medicate these root problems. In that sense, Ativan addiction--like all addictions--is merely a tangible symptom of the underlying issue--and a way to numb untreated bodily or mental pain.

In the case of Ativan addiction, simply detoxing from the drug will only present a temporary solution. When an individual addicted to Ativan ceases use, the body returns to a greater state of balance--but the symptoms that triggered Ativan dependency often return. Until these underlying issues have been successfully treated, the addicted individual will often return to Ativan or other drug use--in a condition known as "relapse"--to obtain relief from persistent problems, even after the detox process has been completed.

Due to this dynamic and in order to truly stop the cycle of addiction, we have created a holistic treatment program carefully calibrated to target discovery and healing of the root causes of drug addiction. Each client at Passages Malibu Addiction Cure Center receives a custom-tailored, personalized plan designed by a dedicated team of ten therapists. These customized treatment plans involve a host of disciplines, and are aimed specifically at the dependent individual, as well as their particular addiction. In fact, in addition to Ativan holistic treatment programs, we also offer customized recovery plans for other addictions, including OxyContin rehab and opium rehab.