Benzos Addiction Treatment in Denver
Safe, Structured Outpatient Recovery from Benzodiazepines
CMAR’s benzo addiction program offers medically supported outpatient care for individuals ready to taper off Xanax, Ativan, Valium, or other benzodiazepines.
With personalized treatment plans and MAT-based support, we help clients safely navigate withdrawal, reduce cravings, and regain control, without disrupting work or family life.
- Outpatient MAT and benzo tapering support
- Integrated therapy, psychiatry, and relapse prevention
- Covered by most major insurance plans
We accept most major insurance plans and offer affordable cash-pay options.
What Are Benzos?
Benzos (benzodiazepines) are a type of drug that acts as a tranquilizer. They affect the central nervous system, stimulating muscle relaxation, suppressed brain activity, and feelings of sedation that decrease anxiety. Despite being one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S., the pleasurable effects and the availability of benzodiazepines can make these substances highly addictive.
There are thousands of varieties of benzodiazepines, but very few are approved by the FDA for use in the United States. Benzodiazepines are classified into three categories: ultra-short-acting, short-acting, and long-acting.
Some of the most common benzodiazepines are midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Benzodiazepines are also referred to as “benzos” and are taken orally as a pill or crushed into powder and inhaled.
Signs And Symptoms Of Benzos Addiction
It can be challenging to recognize Benzo’s addiction due to the drug’s widespread availability and status as a legal prescription drug. While someone may begin taking benzodiazepines on a prescription basis due to it being medically necessary, it can be easy to become addicted to and abuse the drug. This makes it especially important to make yourself aware of the signs and symptoms that someone you love is abusing benzodiazepines. Common signs of benzodiazepine abuse include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Shallow breathing
- Drowsiness
- Combining benzos with other drugs like alcohol
- Impaired or poor performance at school, work, or home
BENEFITS OF BENZOS MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a highly effective option for individuals struggling with benzos use disorder.
It significantly reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings, preventing relapse and supporting sustained recovery. MAT also stabilizes brain chemistry, lowering the risk of overdose and blocking the euphoric effects of benzos.
Additionally, it improves patient retention in treatment programs, enhances social functioning, and increases the likelihood of gaining and maintaining employment. By addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, MAT provides a comprehensive path to recovery and long-term rehab.
- MAT effectively reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings
- Prevents relapse and supports sustained recovery
- Stabilizes brain chemistry, lowering the risk of overdose
- Improves patient retention in treatment programs
- Enhances social functioning
- Increases the likelihood of gaining and maintaining employment
- Addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction
- Provides a comprehensive path to recovery and long-term sobriety
HOW IT WORKS
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Your healing journey and new life starts now
I started in August 2024 and was guided to IOP, which included three sessions a week. I’ll never forget the first time I walked in—I was welcomed right away. James Jackman was the group therapist that day and made me feel comfortable from day one. He would later become my personal therapist, and I owe a lot to him for helping me through my recovery.
I came in wanting to change my relationship with alcohol, but I ended up working through so much more—my anxiety, childhood trauma, and the reasons behind my substance use. I learned more about myself and grew as a person in ways I never imagined.
After graduating IOP in three months, I decided to continue in OP for another year. Through CMAR, I’ve built a strong sober community and made many close friends. If you’re looking for help, this place is truly amazing.
Clients feel valued not judged —highest respect and recommendation for their services.
Nothing would stand in my way of a drink. My actions revolved around minimizing consequences to decisions that would reap the best benefit of this disorder. This disease manipulates you and as a result, you manipulate everyone around you just to fulfill a falsely created ritual.
After spending another round in rehab, I started an intensive outpatient program at CMAR. I recently graduated and started in their regular outpatient program. I get to see a certified counselor every week in addition to fixed flexible courses. This place saved my life. I don’t take that lightly and I’m not exercising my freedom of speech just to say it. I mean it, CMAR’s professional staff and programs saved my life.
I just hit the 7 month mark of my sobriety. I’m happy, in every sense of the word, in a way that I haven’t been in many years. For anyone out there struggling, please recognize, I know exactly what you’re going through. I’m not unique in any way. I just decided that my life is worth living without substances.
I believe that taking your first step to accepting this truth is going to be the hardest. Please consider allowing CMAR to help you ground this decision. It’s the most important choice you’ll ever make. The road to recovery is not an easy one. The greatest part of all the difficulty is that we’re not alone. CMAR develops serious relationships with others through intense attributable work.
Since this is working for me, I have no doubt in my heart that it will work for you. Please take action because it’s already too late. For a lot of people, they never got to this realization. I hope to see you soon in one of the classes.
Peace and grace be with you,
Jeremiah White
Seeking help for a loved one?
There’s hope for a better, drug and alcohol-free life. If you or a loved one is seeking help for an opioid, benzo, or alcohol addiction, CMAR can provide the support and resources needed to get you on the path to recovery.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
There is always hope for a better, drug and alcohol-free life. If you or someone you care about is struggling with opioid, benzo, or alcohol addiction, CMAR is here to offer the support and resources needed to start the journey to recovery. Our MAT program combines medication-assisted treatment with psychotherapy, case management services, and peer support for sustained recovery.
Please don’t wait to get some help. Contact us at (833) 448-0127 or online to discover more about MAT and our addiction treatment services in Denver and the surrounding areas. With the proper support, you can take control of your life.
Why Choose Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery
At CMAR, we understand that long-lasting recovery demands much more than a prescription. Recovery is a challenging personal journey of incremental change, and medication is only one element of treatment.
We know that many people suffering from substance use disorder may also have co-occurring other mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. We look at the family, social supports, and prior history of trauma and develop individual treatment plans accordingly. We believe treating mental health alongside addiction is an indispensable part of our opioid addiction treatment programs and alcohol addiction treatment programs.
We help our patients identify the causes of anger, fear, sadness, and loneliness and provide tools to cope effectively so they don’t cause a relapse.
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Our addiction specialists are here to help 24/7. Give us a call and we can help find the right treatment program for you or your loved one – even if it’s not ours! We are here to help.
