The use of Benzodiazepines in the medical detox process

The use of benzodiazepines in the medical detox process can assist with withdrawal symptoms and can make a person experiencing medical detox more comfortably however, due to possible adverse consequences, the use of benzodiazepines should be monitored by a medical professional. 

Alcohol dependence or withdrawal often require the use of a benzodiazepine or barbiturate to safely alleviate the dependency or withdrawal symptoms. 

Opiate withdrawal can be very uncomfortable and the judicious use of benzodiazepines may allow the person going through opiate withdrawals to tolerate the symptoms long enough for a buprenorphine induction or long enough for a full 4-5 day medical detox. 

Benzodiazepines have to be used judiciously and supervised by a knowledgeable professional because of their own possible negative consequences. Benzodiazepine use can result in addiction and dependency, it can cause respiratory depression, and it can cause confusion, delirium, and psycho-motor impairments. 

Executive Home Detox is skilled with the use of benzodiazepines. EHD uses benzodiazepines, under a physician's supervision, for the medical detox of alcohol and often uses benzodiazepines as a comfort medication for opiate detox.