Valium Rehab and Addiction Treatment in Tennessee | Brooks Healing Center
Valium, a brand name for the drug diazepam, is a widely prescribed medication used to manage anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, seizures, and symptoms associated with acute alcohol withdrawal. While it can be highly effective when appropriately prescribed, Valium also carries risks of misuse, physical dependence, addiction, and potentially dangerous withdrawal.
Valium addiction can develop gradually. Some people begin with legitimate medical use before their relationship with the medication changes, while others misuse diazepam recreationally or obtain pills without a prescription. Taking larger doses, using Valium more frequently than prescribed, combining it with other depressants, or repeatedly using it despite harmful consequences can indicate a developing problem.
Physical dependence does not automatically mean someone has a Valium addiction. A person can develop dependence while taking diazepam exactly as prescribed. Addiction involves a broader pattern that can include cravings, impaired control, compulsive use, unsuccessful attempts to stop, or continued use despite significant consequences.
Brooks Healing Center provides Valium addiction treatment and benzodiazepine withdrawal support between Nashville and Chattanooga in Normandy, Tennessee. Depending on clinical needs, care can include medical detox and withdrawal stabilization, residential addiction treatment, individualized therapy, support for appropriate co-occurring mental health concerns, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and sober living.
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Key Points About Valium Addiction and Treatment
- Valium is the brand name for diazepam, a long-acting benzodiazepine used for anxiety disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasms, and as an adjunct in certain seizure disorders.
- Physical dependence is not the same thing as addiction. Diazepam can cause clinically significant physical dependence during continued treatment even when taken as prescribed.
- Valium withdrawal can be dangerous. Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dose reduction after dependence develops can cause serious withdrawal reactions, including potentially life-threatening seizures.
- Valium is long-acting. Diazepam has a terminal elimination half-life of up to about 48 hours, while an active metabolite can have a half-life of up to about 100 hours, which can influence the timing of withdrawal.
- There is no universal Valium taper schedule. Current clinical guidance recommends a gradual, individualized taper based on the patient’s symptoms, dose, duration of use, medical needs, and withdrawal risk.
- Mixing Valium with opioids or alcohol can substantially increase danger. The current prescribing information warns of profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death when benzodiazepines and opioids are combined.
- How Brooks helps: Brooks provides medically supported benzodiazepine withdrawal care when appropriate, residential addiction treatment, individualized therapy, support for appropriate co-occurring mental health symptoms, PHP, supportive housing, sober living, and continued recovery planning.
Valium Addiction Treatment at a Glance
| Brooks Program / Level of Care | What It Provides | When It May Be Appropriate |
|---|---|---|
| Valium & Benzodiazepine Detox | Clinical assessment, withdrawal monitoring, stabilization, symptom management, and individualized medical planning. | When significant physical dependence, previous severe withdrawal, high-dose or nonmedical use, polysubstance use, or other medical or psychiatric concerns make structured withdrawal care appropriate. |
| Residential Treatment | Structured living with 24/7 staff support, therapy, recovery education, appropriate co-occurring symptom support, relapse prevention, and continued stabilization. | When Valium misuse or addiction requires continued treatment after stabilization or is difficult to interrupt outside a structured environment. |
| Behavioral & Mental Health Treatment | Therapy addressing anxiety, coping, cravings, trauma, sleep, relapse patterns, and circumstances connected with continued Valium misuse, when safely manageable within our substance use treatment setting. | When diazepam use has become intertwined with anxiety, panic, stress, trauma, insomnia, or other emotional concerns. |
| Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) | Intensive daytime clinical treatment with therapy, recovery support, medication management when appropriate, and increasing independence. | After residential treatment or when someone is medically stable but continues to need substantial clinical structure. |
| Sober Living | Structured, substance-free housing with accountability, routine, peer support, and increasing independence. | For eligible individuals who no longer need intensive clinical treatment but continue to benefit from recovery-focused housing. |
What Is Valium?
Valium is the brand name for diazepam, a medication classified as a benzodiazepine. It works by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This contributes to diazepam’s anxiety-reducing, sedative, muscle-relaxant, and anticonvulsant effects.
The current Valium prescribing information lists the medication for management of anxiety disorders or short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, symptomatic relief during acute alcohol withdrawal, relief of certain muscle spasms, and adjunctive use in convulsive disorders. DailyMed
Although diazepam can cause sedation, insomnia is not listed as an indication in the current U.S. Valium tablet labeling.
Valium is available as oral diazepam tablets in 2 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg strengths. Diazepam as a drug is also available in other formulations under different products and clinical circumstances. DailyMed
Why Is Valium Considered Long-Acting?
Diazepam remains in the body considerably longer than many shorter-acting benzodiazepines.
According to the current Valium pharmacokinetic information, diazepam has a prolonged terminal elimination half-life of up to approximately 48 hours. One of its active metabolites, N-desmethyldiazepam, can have a terminal half-life of up to approximately 100 hours. DailyMed
This longer duration helps explain why Valium can behave differently from shorter-acting benzodiazepines. It also means withdrawal symptoms do not necessarily begin immediately after the last dose.
Valium Quick Reference Chart
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Diazepam |
| Drug Class | Benzodiazepine / central nervous system depressant |
| Brand Name | Valium® |
| DEA Schedule | Schedule IV |
| Current Labeled Uses | Anxiety disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms, certain muscle spasms, adjunctive treatment for convulsive disorders |
| Valium Formulation | Oral tablet |
| Clinical Concern With Repeated Use | Physical dependence, withdrawal, misuse, or benzodiazepine-related substance use disorder |
The current Valium label confirms that diazepam is a Schedule IV controlled substance. DailyMed
Valium Addiction and Abuse
Valium, while a valuable medication for treating appropriate medical conditions, carries risks of misuse and addiction. People can misuse Valium by taking larger doses than prescribed, using it more frequently, taking medication prescribed to someone else, or obtaining diazepam from unregulated sources.
Valium is also sometimes used recreationally for its calming, sedating, or euphoric effects. Repeated exposure can lead to tolerance and physical dependence, while the reinforcing effects of misuse can contribute to a broader pattern of addiction.
Valium enhances the effects of GABA, reducing activity throughout the central nervous system. As tolerance develops, someone may feel that the same amount no longer produces the desired effect and begin increasing the dose. That can increase sedation, impaired coordination, cognitive effects, and risk when other depressants are involved.
The current Valium prescribing information warns about abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, and withdrawal. Misuse frequently involves doses above those prescribed or combination with alcohol, opioids, or other substances, which increases the frequency of serious outcomes. DailyMed
Physical Dependence vs. Valium Addiction
Physical dependence develops when the nervous system adapts to repeated diazepam exposure. A person can become physically dependent without misusing Valium.
This distinction is especially important for people who have taken benzodiazepines therapeutically for an extended period. Withdrawal symptoms after reducing a prescription do not automatically establish addiction.
Addiction involves a broader pattern that can include:
- Strong cravings
- Taking more Valium than intended
- Repeated unsuccessful attempts to reduce use
- Spending substantial time obtaining, using, or recovering from Valium
- Continuing despite health or mental health consequences
- Problems at work, home, school, or in relationships
- Hazardous use
- Obtaining pills from unregulated sources
- Combining Valium with alcohol or other drugs
- Continuing use despite knowing that it is causing harm
The current ASAM benzodiazepine guideline specifically emphasizes the distinction between expected physical dependence and benzodiazepine use disorder. ASAM
Signs Valium Use May Have Become a Problem
Possible warning signs include:
- Needing increasingly large amounts to achieve the same effect
- Taking Valium more often than prescribed
- Repeatedly running out of a prescription early
- Strong cravings
- Feeling unable to reduce or stop use
- Taking Valium primarily to prevent withdrawal
- Experiencing withdrawal when doses are missed
- Obtaining diazepam outside a licensed pharmacy
- Becoming secretive about medication use
- Withdrawing from family or friends
- Neglecting responsibilities
- Using while driving or in other dangerous situations
- Mixing Valium with alcohol, opioids, or other sedatives
- Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop
Someone does not need to experience every sign before professional assessment may be useful.
How Common Is Valium Misuse?
Current national data measure a broader prescription tranquilizer and sedative category rather than Valium alone.
The 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes diazepam products such as Valium within its prescription-tranquilizer category. In 2025:
- Approximately 4.2 million people age 12 or older, or 1.5%, reported past-year misuse of prescription tranquilizers or sedatives.
- Approximately 141,000 adolescents ages 12–17, or 0.6%, reported past-year misuse.
- Approximately 582,000 young adults ages 18–25, or 1.6%, reported past-year misuse.
- Approximately 3.5 million adults age 26 or older, or 1.5%, reported past-year misuse.
The 2025 NSDUH definition of prescription tranquilizers specifically includes diazepam products such as Valium and generic diazepam, along with several other benzodiazepines and tranquilizers. These numbers therefore should not be presented as though 4.2 million people specifically misused Valium.
National benzodiazepine and tranquilizer misuse remains relevant to Valium treatment, but these data do not provide a Valium-specific addiction estimate.
Valium Withdrawal
Withdrawal from Valium and other benzodiazepines can be dangerous, particularly after regular use has produced significant physical dependence.
Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dose reduction can cause acute withdrawal reactions. The current Valium prescribing information warns that these reactions can be life-threatening, including the possibility of seizures. DailyMed
This is why someone taking Valium regularly should not abruptly stop because they are worried about dependence or addiction. The safer approach is an individualized medical assessment and appropriate taper or withdrawal plan.
Valium Withdrawal Symptoms
Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include:
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Tremors
- Sweating
- Headaches
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Abdominal discomfort
- Nausea or vomiting
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sensitivity to light, sound, or touch
- Panic symptoms
- Perceptual changes
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
Severe withdrawal can also involve delirium and other psychiatric or neurological complications.
The FDA’s benzodiazepine safety warning emphasizes that serious withdrawal reactions can occur when benzodiazepines are stopped suddenly or reduced too quickly. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Valium Withdrawal Timeline
There is no single Valium withdrawal timeline that applies to everyone.
Valium is a relatively long-acting benzodiazepine, so withdrawal may emerge later than it does with shorter-acting medications. The course can depend on:
- Daily dose
- Frequency of use
- Duration of treatment or misuse
- Age
- Liver function
- Individual metabolism
- Previous withdrawal
- Other medications
- Alcohol or additional substance use
A general framework is:
| Phase | What May Occur |
|---|---|
| Early Withdrawal | Anxiety, restlessness, sleep disruption, irritability, tremor, or recurrence of symptoms previously treated with Valium may appear as diazepam levels decline. |
| Acute Withdrawal | Anxiety, panic symptoms, muscle discomfort, sweating, nausea, sensory sensitivity, insomnia, and neurological symptoms may become more pronounced. |
| Severe Withdrawal | Some patients may develop seizures, hallucinations, delirium, severe psychiatric symptoms, or other complications requiring urgent medical treatment. |
| Later Recovery | Sleep, mood, anxiety, concentration, and other symptoms may gradually improve rather than disappearing immediately after the final dose. |
| Protracted Symptoms | Some people experience withdrawal-related symptoms beyond the acute phase and require continued evaluation and support. |
This framework is illustrative, not a predicted schedule or a self-directed taper plan. Symptoms and timing vary substantially, and not everyone experiences every phase. A qualified clinician should individualize withdrawal care.
The current Valium label notes that some benzodiazepine patients have experienced protracted withdrawal lasting weeks to more than 12 months, although this does not happen to everyone. DailyMed
Can Valium Withdrawal Be Life-Threatening?
Yes.
Seizures and severe neuropsychiatric complications can occur when a physically dependent person suddenly stops diazepam or reduces the dose too rapidly.
Someone experiencing a seizure, severe confusion, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, extreme agitation, suicidal thoughts, difficulty breathing, or other rapidly worsening symptoms should receive emergency medical attention. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Valium Detox in Tennessee
Valium detox is not simply a process of waiting for diazepam to leave the body. Because physical dependence can produce dangerous withdrawal, treatment needs to focus on safe stabilization and individualized dose reduction when clinically appropriate.
Brooks provides benzodiazepine detox and withdrawal support for clinically appropriate adults between Nashville and Chattanooga in Normandy, Tennessee.
How Does a Valium Taper Work?
There is no universal Valium taper schedule.
Both the current Valium prescribing information and current ASAM guidance recommend an individualized gradual taper rather than abrupt discontinuation for patients who have developed physical dependence. DailyMed; ASAM
The appropriate pace depends on the person’s:
- Current dose
- Duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Previous taper attempts
- Medical and psychiatric history
- Other substances
- Response to each reduction
For some people, tapering may continue long after an inpatient or residential stay ends. Not every patient will completely discontinue Valium within one predetermined detox timeframe.
Benzodiazepine tapering and medication management are individualized. There is no FDA-approved medication specifically for benzodiazepine use disorder; clinicians may manage withdrawal or associated symptoms as part of a broader treatment plan.
When Is Supervised Valium Detox Appropriate?
Structured withdrawal management may be appropriate when someone has:
- Significant physical dependence
- High-dose or frequent Valium use
- Previous withdrawal seizures
- Previous severe withdrawal
- Repeated unsuccessful taper attempts
- Non-prescribed or illicit benzodiazepine use
- Alcohol dependence
- Opioid or fentanyl use
- Multiple sedating substances
- Significant medical concerns
- Severe psychiatric symptoms
- Suicidal thoughts
- An unsafe or unstable environment for withdrawal
Some medically stable patients can taper successfully in an outpatient setting under the supervision of an appropriate prescriber. Others need a higher level of care.
What Happens During Valium Detox at Brooks?
Assessment can include:
- Current Valium or diazepam dose
- How often it is taken
- Duration of use
- Prescribed versus non-prescribed use
- Previous taper attempts
- Previous withdrawal symptoms
- History of seizures
- Alcohol use
- Opioid or fentanyl exposure
- Other benzodiazepines
- Other prescription medications
- Medical conditions
- Anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, or other mental health symptoms
- Sleep concerns
- Previous addiction treatment
- Available support after treatment
The goal is to reduce avoidable withdrawal risk, stabilize the patient, and establish an appropriate continuing-care plan rather than forcing the fastest possible discontinuation.
Valium, Opioids, Alcohol, and Overdose Risk
Valium can become particularly dangerous when combined with other central nervous system depressants.
The current Valium label warns that combining diazepam with opioids can produce profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. It also advises against using alcohol with Valium because alcohol can enhance its sedative effects. DailyMed
High-risk combinations can include:
- Fentanyl
- Prescription opioids
- Heroin
- Alcohol
- Other benzodiazepines
- Barbiturates
- Certain sleep medications
- Other central nervous system depressants
Someone who is difficult to wake, has slow or abnormal breathing, loses consciousness, or appears to be experiencing an overdose should receive emergency medical care. Call 911 immediately.
Does Narcan Reverse Valium?
No. Naloxone does not reverse diazepam or other benzodiazepines.
However, if fentanyl or another opioid may also be involved, give naloxone if it is available and call 911. Naloxone can reverse the opioid portion of a mixed overdose even though it will not reverse Valium itself.
Repeat naloxone doses may be needed; follow the product instructions and the emergency dispatcher’s guidance. Provide rescue breathing or CPR as appropriate and stay with the person until emergency help arrives.
Where Can I Find a Valium Rehab Near Me in Tennessee?
If you’re seeking Tennessee Valium addiction treatment, finding a program that can address both withdrawal safety and the behavioral aspects of addiction is important.
Detoxification may be an appropriate first step for some people with significant physical dependence, but not everyone taking Valium needs inpatient detox. The appropriate level of care depends on withdrawal risk, current use, medical and psychiatric needs, other substances, and whether a substance use disorder is present.
Brooks Healing Center provides medical detox and residential addiction treatment for clinically appropriate adults. Following stabilization, residential care can address the behavioral patterns, mental health concerns, stressors, cravings, and coping strategies connected with continued Valium misuse.
For broader information about the medication class, see our guide to benzodiazepine addiction treatment in Tennessee.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help patients identify and change thought patterns and behaviors connected with Valium misuse.
For someone who has relied on diazepam to respond to anxiety, panic, stress, or emotional discomfort, CBT can also help develop healthier coping strategies that do not depend on problematic benzodiazepine use.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
These skills can be useful when Valium has become a rapid response to overwhelming anxiety, conflict, stress, or other difficult emotional states.
Experiential Therapy
Experiential Therapy uses structured therapeutic experiences to help patients process emotions, build greater self-awareness, improve relationships, and develop new coping strategies.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Therapy provides a treatment approach that recognizes the possible impact of trauma when it is relevant to the patient’s history without assuming trauma explains every case of addiction.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting Therapy may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan when clinically appropriate. It is an adjunctive approach, not a replacement for medically appropriate withdrawal management or established addiction treatment.
12-Step Recovery Support
12-Step recovery principles can provide community, accountability, structure, and continued recovery support alongside formal clinical treatment.
Valium Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Valium is often prescribed for anxiety, which makes treatment more complex than simply removing the medication.
Someone may have a legitimate anxiety disorder while also developing problematic benzodiazepine use. Others may experience depression, trauma-related symptoms, panic, sleep problems, or other mental health concerns alongside addiction.
Brooks treats substance use disorders and supports co-occurring mental health symptoms when they can be safely managed within our addiction-treatment environment. Individuals needing primary psychiatric hospitalization or a higher level of psychiatric care may require referral to an appropriate provider.
When anxiety is part of the clinical picture, treatment can also address generalized anxiety symptoms and help patients develop additional strategies for managing anxiety without relying solely on problematic benzodiazepine use.
Continuing Care After Residential Valium Treatment
Recovery does not necessarily end once acute withdrawal has been stabilized or residential treatment is complete.
Some patients continue a benzodiazepine taper with the appropriate medical provider after leaving a higher level of care. Others need continued treatment for anxiety, cravings, coping, relapse risk, relationships, sleep, or additional substance use.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Brooks’ Partial Hospitalization Program provides intensive daytime clinical treatment for medically stable patients who continue to need significant support after residential care.
PHP can include therapy, relapse-prevention planning, recovery education, medication management when appropriate, and support for co-occurring mental health symptoms that can be safely managed within this substance use treatment setting.
Eligible patients who need a structured place to live while participating in PHP may use Brooks’ supportive housing in Tullahoma.
Sober Living
For eligible individuals who no longer require intensive clinical treatment but continue to benefit from structure and accountability, Brooks provides sober living in Tullahoma.
Sober living can provide substance-free housing, peer accountability, routine, and a setting in which someone can gradually return to greater independence.
Why Choose Brooks for Valium Addiction Treatment in Tennessee?
Brooks Healing Center provides Valium and benzodiazepine addiction treatment between Nashville and Chattanooga in Normandy, Tennessee.
Brooks is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Clinically appropriate patients can receive withdrawal stabilization and continue into residential treatment within the Brooks continuum rather than needing to locate a completely separate program once the initial withdrawal period is over.
Treatment can include:
- Medical detox and benzodiazepine withdrawal support
- Residential addiction treatment
- Partial Hospitalization Program
- Supportive PHP housing
- Sober living
- Continuing recovery planning
Treatment is individualized rather than built around one predetermined Valium taper or one treatment sequence for every patient.
Does Insurance Cover Valium Rehab and Detox?
Many health insurance plans provide benefits for substance use disorder treatment, although exact coverage depends on the individual policy, medical necessity, recommended level of care, network status, deductible, coinsurance, and authorization requirements.
Brooks’ admissions team can verify your insurance benefits before admission and explain the information provided by your insurance carrier.
Insurance verification does not guarantee payment, but it can help patients and families understand what benefits may be available.
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Valium dependence can develop even when someone began taking diazepam for a legitimate medical reason. Addiction can develop when use becomes increasingly difficult to control or continues despite significant harm.
If you are taking more Valium than prescribed, using diazepam from unverified sources, experiencing withdrawal, mixing Valium with alcohol or opioids, or repeatedly trying to stop without success, an assessment can help determine the safest next step.
Brooks Healing Center provides Valium addiction treatment in Tennessee through medically supported benzodiazepine withdrawal care, residential addiction treatment, individualized therapy, support for appropriate co-occurring mental health concerns, PHP, supportive housing, sober living, and continued recovery planning.
Call Brooks Healing Center at (931) 486-8824 to speak with admissions. You can also verify your insurance benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Valium Rehab in Tennessee
How Do I Know if I Need Treatment for Valium Addiction?
If you’re concerned about whether you need treatment for Valium addiction, look for signs that suggest your medication use has become difficult to control.
These can include needing larger amounts to achieve the same desired effect, strong cravings, taking more than prescribed, obtaining diazepam outside a pharmacy, continuing use despite negative consequences, or repeatedly trying and failing to reduce use.
Changes such as withdrawing from family and friends, neglecting responsibilities, or engaging in risky behavior while under the influence can also indicate a developing problem.
Physical dependence by itself does not necessarily mean someone needs addiction treatment, which is why an individualized assessment is important.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Valium Addiction?
Valium addiction can involve physical, emotional, and behavioral changes.
Someone may develop tolerance, cravings, loss of control, repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop, increasing time spent obtaining or using the medication, or continued use despite significant consequences.
Withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety or tremors can indicate physical dependence, but withdrawal alone does not establish addiction.
Are There Medical Risks Associated With Valium Detox?
Yes.
Abruptly discontinuing Valium after significant physical dependence can lead to serious withdrawal complications, including severe anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, delirium, and seizures.
This is why current benzodiazepine tapering guidance recommends individualized gradual reductions rather than abrupt discontinuation in physically dependent patients. ASAM
What Role Do Treatment Centers Play in Managing Cravings and Withdrawal Symptoms?
Treatment centers can help manage withdrawal risk through clinical assessment, medical monitoring when appropriate, structured stabilization, and individualized treatment planning.
Once immediate withdrawal concerns are addressed, therapy can help patients identify triggers, build coping skills, address anxiety or other co-occurring concerns, and develop strategies for reducing the likelihood of returning to problematic use.
How Long Does Valium Withdrawal Last?
There is no universal timeline.
Because Valium is long-acting, symptoms may begin later than with shorter-acting benzodiazepines, and tapering can take weeks or months depending on the individual. Some long-term users require a much slower process.
Withdrawal duration should therefore be based on clinical response rather than a predetermined number of days.
Can Valium Withdrawal Cause Seizures?
Yes.
The current Valium prescribing information warns that abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction can cause acute withdrawal reactions including potentially life-threatening seizures. DailyMed
Someone who has been taking Valium regularly should not suddenly stop without appropriate medical guidance.
Can You Detox From Valium at Home?
Some medically stable patients can complete a gradual outpatient taper under the supervision of an appropriate healthcare professional.
A higher level of care may be appropriate when there is significant dependence, previous withdrawal seizures, severe psychiatric symptoms, polysubstance use, non-prescribed benzodiazepines, an unstable recovery environment, or repeated unsuccessful taper attempts.
A medically supervised outpatient taper is not the same thing as abruptly stopping Valium alone at home.
Is Valium More Difficult to Withdraw From Because It Is Long-Acting?
Its long duration changes the withdrawal pattern, but it does not automatically mean withdrawal will be more severe.
Because diazepam and its active metabolites remain in the body for a long time, symptoms can sometimes appear later and the medication is often reduced gradually. The severity of withdrawal still depends on dose, duration, physical dependence, other substances, and individual factors.
Does Narcan Work on Valium?
No. Naloxone does not reverse diazepam or other benzodiazepines.
If opioid exposure is possible, however, naloxone should still be given during a suspected overdose because it may reverse fentanyl, heroin, or another opioid that is also contributing to respiratory depression.
Call 911. Repeat doses may be needed according to the product instructions. Follow the emergency dispatcher’s guidance for rescue breathing or CPR as appropriate, and stay with the person until help arrives.
Can Valium and Alcohol Be Dangerous Together?
Yes.
The current Valium prescribing information advises against combining diazepam with alcohol because alcohol can enhance the medication’s central nervous system depressant effects. DailyMed
Does Brooks Provide Valium Detox in Tennessee?
Yes. Brooks provides benzodiazepine withdrawal stabilization for clinically appropriate adults between Nashville and Chattanooga in Normandy, Tennessee.
The recommended level of care depends on dose, duration of Valium use, physical dependence, previous withdrawal, other substances, medical needs, psychiatric stability, and the person’s recovery environment.
Does Brooks Provide Residential Valium Rehab?
Yes.
Clinically appropriate patients can continue from withdrawal stabilization into residential addiction treatment within the Brooks continuum.
Residential treatment can address substance-use patterns, cravings, anxiety, trauma when relevant, emotional regulation, relationships, relapse prevention, and the broader factors contributing to continued Valium misuse.
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