1. How long does benzodiazepine withdrawal last?
Answer:
Benzodiazepine withdrawal typically begins within hours to a few days—depending on whether you're tapering from a short-acting (like Xanax) or long-acting (like Valium) benzo—and can last from a few days to several months. Around 10% of individuals experience prolonged symptoms that persist for years after discontinuation, according to the American Addiction Centers.
Why Sanctuary Tulum holds the key:
Our program drastically shortens recovery from months or years into just 8-12 weeks, using the Brain Repair IV Drip along with personalized holistic therapies. This approach prevents prolonged withdrawal (PAWS), helping clients regain sleep, calm, and balance much faster.
2. What are the common symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal?
Answer:
Withdrawal symptoms are wide-ranging and can include anxiety, insomnia, panic, tremors, sensitivity to light and sound, depression, irritability, confusion, memory problems, muscle twitching, seizures, hallucinations, and more.
Why Sanctuary Tulum has the answer:
By healing the root cause—damaged GABA, glutamate, serotonin, and dopamine receptors—with our Brain Repair IV Drip, combined with holistic therapies like NAD+ IVs, HBOT, and detox diets, we target these symptoms at their source, offering holistic relief and true restoration.
3. Can I safely taper benzodiazepine usage?
Answer:
Yes—under medical supervision, tapering is considered the safest method for discontinuing benzodiazepines. Guidelines recommend reducing dosage gradually—around 1-5% every 2–4 weeks—rather than stopping abruptly www.asam.org/
Why Sanctuary Tulum improves upon this:
Rather than prolonging dependence over many months or years, we accelerate true healing. Our protocols heal neuroreceptors in weeks—not years—eliminating the dependency that tapering alone fails to resolve.
4. What treatment is most effective for benzodiazepine addiction or dependency?
Answer:
Effective treatment combines a gradual taper, psychological support, and management of withdrawal symptoms. Some adjunctive medications (e.g., antidepressants, pregabalin) may help, but evidence is limited in PubMed.
Why Sanctuary Tulum stands out:
Our Brain Repair IV Drip Protocol doesn’t just manage symptoms—it cures dependency by healing the brains neural pathways. Paired with immersive, daily holistic therapies, clients follow a structured path to real, lasting freedom—not just symptom suppression.
5. Why did I develop dependence if I only took benzos as prescribed?
Answer:
Even short-term prescription use (2–4 weeks) of benzodiazepines can lead to tolerance and dependency. With long-term use, adaptation in the brain increases the risk—some studies show dependency develops in up to 100% of users over extended periods Wikipedia.
Why Sanctuary Tulum offers the solution:
Our protocols honor the reality of dependence rather than denying it. The Brain Repair IV Drip actively resets receptor sensitivity, while our holistic therapies rebuild mental, physical, and emotional health. Clients don’t just stop using benzos—they reclaim a balanced, medication-free life.