Valium addiction refers to a condition where an individual has physical dependence on diazepam. If they don’t consume the prescription drug, they become more anxious and irritable, making them unable to function throughout their day.
What Are Benzodiazepines, Diazepam, and Valium
Benzodiazepine is a class of drugs that has several benefits. It helps calm people’s anxiety and helps them sleep better. The medication is also prescribed to people who are prone to seizures or experiencing alcohol withdrawal. For people who are about to go into surgery or other medical operations, the medication will also be prescribed to make them drowsy.
Additionally, Valium is the brand name for diazepam. There are 12 different types of benzodiazepine, and one of them is diazepam. Other drugs under benzos include Xanax, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, and others.
Valium Addiction Treatment in Thailand
Detox is one of the most crucial steps when it comes to treating Valium addiction. During this intervention, a team of addiction specialists under different specialisations will help the client slowly decrease their benzodiazepine consumption. Withdrawal symptoms are most likely to ensue, and the team is prepared to assist and prescribe medication to lessen its impact.
On top of detox, behavioural therapies, counselling, and holistic approaches will be performed to supplement the treatment. Detox is usually a good first step but not adequate to sustain recovery. By adding these interventions, the client receives help with other areas of their life that may have contributed to Valium addiction, making them more likely to avoid relapse with their addiction in the future.
Why Choose Orchid Thailand for Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment
Affordable Luxury Treatment
Our treatment centre, The Orchid Thailand, offers an affordable luxury treatment for Valium addiction. At high-end rehab centres, care provided offers unique benefits compared to standard centres at a hefty price. At The Orchid, our mission is to provide the same quality of luxury treatment at a reasonable price for people who are struggling with Benzodiazepine.
Medication Management for Withdrawal Symptoms
Our nurses administer medication that helps clients through the detox phase, where withdrawal symptoms may arise. Medication can mimic the effects of Valium to lessen withdrawals or other medicines that help with the symptoms themselves. It’s essential to go through this phase because clients can learn to stabilise their bodies without using Valium. This will help them gain independence from prescription drugs.
Therapy for Anxiety
Therapeutic approaches for anxiety are also helpful with Valium addiction. Even though the medicine is initially prescribed to help manage stress, prolonged use can make it worse. The medication can build tolerance and change how the brain handles anxiety, leading to emotional imbalance.
Holistic Treatment
Holistic treatment is an excellent approach for problems with Valium use. This approach views the client as a whole person and aims to integrate their mind, body, and spirit, which may have been impaired because of valium addiction. This treatment plan is perfect for those who practice spirituality or Eastern practices. It includes yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and sound baths.
Connect with 12-Step Groups
12-step programmes are excellent fellowship groups that help people overcome their addictions. We help our clients connect with these groups off-site so they can have a lifetime of attendance – as the group encourages. This connection can help our clients sustain their recovery when they go back to their homes, as the fellowship is an international organisation.
Mental Health Treatment Programme
At The Orchid, we pride ourselves on using the latest evidence-based approaches to treating addiction. Some of the methods that are applied to our clients include:
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
MI is designed to help our clients strengthen their motivation toward recovery by letting them explain their specific reasons for wanting it in a safe space of compassion and non-judgment. This approach is collaborative. We treat our clients as equal partners and refrain from giving unwanted advice, confrontation, or direction.
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
In CBT, we help clients identify their emotions and implicit assumptions about life. These factors lead us to their core beliefs about the world, which fuel their behaviour. This approach is helpful because it helps us understand the root cause of their motivation that may have moved them to misuse benzodiazepines.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
DBT is particularly helpful in helping our clients deal with difficult emotions. Valium may have been a good short-term solution for anxiety. However, the issue is that the individual may have relied on it too much, making them neglect to build healthy coping skills. In DBT, healthy coping skills for anxiety and irritability will be taught, which can make Valium less attractive.
Group Therapy
A supportive group is helpful for people who are struggling with prescription medications. In group therapy, we connect our clients with people on the same path to recovery. They can offer each other support and unique perspectives on their condition. We also conduct psychoeducational seminars about their condition, giving them the knowledge they need to recover.
Family Therapy
At the later stages of rehab, we can invite our clients’ family members to family therapy to address any interpersonal issues they might be having. These matters may be critical and have played a significant role in the development of Valium addiction. By addressing issues and helping them have healthier relationships, clients have a stronger chance of staying free from addiction in the future.
How the Detox Process Treats Valium Dependency
Assessment
Before the detox process starts, an assessment will be conducted to determine critical variables affecting detox flow. The first vital aspect is the client's current condition. This aspect will help determine the proper scheduling of tapering from the drug and its duration. Lastly, it will also decide the dosage of medication that will be prescribed within and after treatment.
Tapering
In tapering, we gradually decrease the amount of Valium our clients take until they no longer seek it. Depending on the severity of the case, this process can take a few days to a few months. Gradual tapering is strategic because we don’t want to shock our clients’ bodies by suddenly removing the medication they’ve been dependent on. Instead, we help them slowly build independence while minimising the effects of withdrawal.
Monitoring
During the gradual tapering, our nurses and medical experts monitor our clients’ current condition, ensuring they stay safe and healthy during rehab. We will monitor their blood pressure, heart rate, and vital signs. Moreover, any immediate needs they have, no matter how minor, will be addressed accordingly.
Management
Medication management can be prescribed depending on how our clients are doing. This management is aimed at lessening the impact of withdrawal symptoms of Valium, such as anxiety, insomnia, and others.
How Does Holistic Treatment Help With Valium Addiction Treatment
Comprehensive Approach
A holistic approach views the individual as a whole. It can be heavily inspired by traditional Eastern practices that consider the physical body, mind, and spiritual self – essential for good well-being. When our clients undergo our holistic approach, they receive treatment that heals all three aspects.
Integration of the Mind, Body, and Spirit
The main goal of a holistic approach is to integrate the mind, body, and spirit. This approach does not think that these things are separated. Instead, it believes that they are all interconnected. The integration practices include yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and sound baths.
Choose Orchid Thailand for Valium Addiction
Valium addiction can be an unexpected condition, especially when a trusted doctor has prescribed it. Even though there is the best intention to help patients manage stress, the risks of addiction are still present.
Addiction to Valium is treatable, and there is hope for recovery. If you have this condition and want affordable luxury treatment, our treatment centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a great choice. You can contact us if you have inquiries about our approach to treatment and start your journey to recovery today.