Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine addiction treatment in Orange County
Enhance provides the benzo addiction treatment Orange County residents need, starting with medically supervised detox because stopping benzos suddenly can be dangerous.
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Clinically reviewed by Christina Khouie, MA, LMFT, our founder, on September 30, 2026. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.
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What it means
What is benzo addiction treatment?
Benzo addiction treatment helps you safely stop benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan or Valium, then treats the anxiety or other reasons behind your use.
It starts with medically supervised detox, because benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures, and continues with therapy at the level of care that fits.
Medically supervised detox
A doctor lowers your dose gradually and medical staff watch for withdrawal symptoms, so your body adjusts safely. Once you are stable, treatment continues at the next level of care.
Stopping on your own
Quitting benzos suddenly can cause severe anxiety, confusion and seizures. The physical dependence can be strong even when the pills were prescribed.
Do not stop taking a benzodiazepine suddenly. Talk to your prescriber or call admissions first.
Levels of care
Levels of care for benzo addiction
We treat benzodiazepine addiction at every level of care: detox, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient therapy.
Detox
- Where you sleep
- On site, during withdrawal
- How much of your week
- All of it
- What it is for
- Getting through withdrawal
- What usually comes next
- Inpatient or PHP
Inpatient
- Where you sleep
- On site, with clinical staff
- How much of your week
- All of it
- What it is for
- A structured, sober start
- What usually comes next
- PHP
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Most of each day
- What it is for
- A full day, home at night
- What usually comes next
- IOP
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Part of the week
- What it is for
- Care that fits around work
- What usually comes next
- Outpatient
Admissions can tell you whether detox should come first and which level to start in.
When to call
Signs of benzodiazepine addiction
Benzo addiction may be part of the picture if some of these signs sound like you or a loved one.
- You take more than prescribed, or take benzos more often than directed.
- You feel panic, shaking or sleeplessness when a dose wears off.
- You get pills from more than one prescriber or without a prescription.
- You mix benzodiazepines with alcohol or opioids.
- You have memory problems or feel foggy much of the time.
- You have tried to cut down and withdrawal symptoms made you stop.
Call 911 first if
- Someone has a seizure.
- Someone is hard to wake or breathing slowly.
- Benzos were mixed with alcohol or opioids and someone is unresponsive.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
What benzo addiction treatment includes
Your treatment team builds your treatment plan from these parts, based on what you need and how treatment is going.
Supervised detox
A doctor tapers your dose and the clinical team manages withdrawal symptoms during benzodiazepine detox.
Individual therapy
One-to-one sessions with a licensed therapist on what drives your benzo use and how to handle anxiety without it.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
CBT teaches practical skills for panic, worry and sleep, which are often the reasons benzos were started.
Group therapy
Groups led by a licensed therapist, where you build relapse prevention skills and peer support.
Family therapy
Sessions that include family members when you want them involved, so loved ones understand recovery.
Medication management
A licensed psychiatrist prescribes medication when it is part of your plan and reviews how it is working.
What we treat
Benzodiazepines we treat
We treat addiction to prescription and illicit benzodiazepines and sleeping pills, including when you also have anxiety or depression.
- Xanax (alprazolam)
- Klonopin (clonazepam)
- Ativan (lorazepam)
- Valium (diazepam)
- Sleeping pills
- Benzos with anxiety or panic
What happens when you call
See what happens when you call admissions or send us the form.
You call, or send the form
You tell admissions what is happening and whether you think benzo addiction treatment might fit.
We check your benefits
With your permission, we contact your insurer and find out what your plan covers.
You hear what it means
Admissions explains your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports, in plain terms.
You decide
If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through what happens next.
Benefits vary from plan to plan, and checking them does not guarantee coverage.
(714) 862-1907Cost and coverage
Insurance and what benzo addiction treatment costs
What you pay depends on your deductible, your copay and the level your insurer approves. Admissions checks your benefits with the insurer and tells you the figures before you decide anything.
We're in network with most insurance plans. If your plan isn't listed, call us and we'll check it for you.
Some plans we accept
- Ambetter
- MHN
- CalPERS
- Covered California
Common questions about benzo addiction treatment
If your question is not answered here, call admissions at (714) 862-1907.
How is benzodiazepine addiction treated?
Treatment usually starts with a medically supervised taper in detox, then continues with therapy such as CBT at the level of care that fits, plus relapse prevention.
Why is stopping Xanax or Klonopin suddenly dangerous?
The brain adjusts to benzodiazepines, so stopping all at once can cause rebound anxiety, confusion and seizures. A doctor lowers the dose gradually instead.
Can benzodiazepine withdrawal cause seizures?
Yes. Benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures, which is why detox should be medically supervised rather than done alone at home.
What medication is used for benzo withdrawal?
Withdrawal is usually managed with a slow, supervised taper. A doctor decides which medication and dose to use, and adjusts it as your body responds.
Can I get treatment if my benzodiazepines were prescribed?
Yes. Physical dependence can happen with prescribed use too. Treatment helps you stop safely and treats the anxiety or sleep problems the medication was for.
What level of care comes after benzodiazepine detox?
Many people move into inpatient treatment or PHP, then IOP and outpatient therapy. Admissions plans that next step before detox ends.
How do PHP and IOP differ for benzo addiction recovery?
PHP takes most of the day and you sleep at home. IOP takes part of the week, so you can return to work or school while treatment continues.
How is anxiety treated during benzo addiction treatment?
Our dual diagnosis care treats anxiety and benzo addiction together, using CBT and other therapies, and medication when your psychiatrist decides it fits.
Is virtual care an option during benzo recovery?
Once detox is complete, IOP and outpatient therapy can happen by video for people who live in California.
Can family members be involved?
Yes. Family therapy is part of treatment when you want them included, and family members can call admissions on their own to ask how to help.
What happens after benzodiazepine addiction treatment?
Most people step down to outpatient therapy for continuing care, which supports long-term recovery from a substance use disorder and keeps mental health care going.
Does insurance cover benzo addiction treatment?
Most commercial plans cover some addiction treatment, and Enhance is in network with most insurance plans. Admissions can verify insurance first, and verification is not a guarantee of coverage.
Talk to admissions about benzo addiction treatment
Tell our admissions team what you take and how much. They will explain what to expect in detox and what your plan covers.
Enhance Health Group14742 Newport Ave STE 208, Tustin, CA 92780