Ativan Addiction
Is an Ativan addiction taking over your life? Learn how Lakeview Health Systems can help. Our licensed and accredited inpatient treatment center provides comprehensive services from detox to aftercare in a safe and supportive environment. Get immediate, confidential assistance and call our toll-free 24/7 helpline now at 1-800-708-4156 or fill out the "Get Help Now" contact form.
What is Ativan?
Ativan is the brand name of lorazepam, an anti-anxiety agent. The drug is a benzodiazepine and mild tranquilizer, sedative and central nervous system (CNS) depressant.
Ativan is manufactured in tablet form or in liquid form for muscular injection. When ingested orally, the numbing, sedative effects of the drug can be felt in approximately five minutes. When injected, the effects are felt in approximately fifteen minutes. The sensation can last up to six hours.
About Ativan Addiction
Because this medication is normally a prescribed medication, many users do not understand the highly addictive qualities of the drug. When a person starts to alter their use of the drug, and does not follow the prescribed dosage, he or she may develop an Ativan addiction.
Ativan addiction can cause deep psychological and severe physical dependence. It can also be fatal, especially when the drug is mixed with other substances such as alcohol or other drugs.
Signs of Ativan Addiction
- Clumsiness
- Dizziness
- Sleeplessness
- Unsteadiness
- Weakness
- Amnesia
- Bouts of depression
- Nausea
- Agitation
Continual use of Ativan use result in short and long-term memory loss. Ativan users are also at risk for overdoses which can lead to lethargy, coma, respiratory problems and death.
Ativan Withdrawal Help to Aftercare, Lakeview Offers All
Lakeview Health Systems takes a unique, three-prong approach to Ativan addiction treatment: medical, psychological and nutritional. Our innovative inpatient treatment starts with medically-supervised detox that safely minimizes Ativan withdrawal symptoms, some of which may include:
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Changes in perception
- Body aches
- Heart palpitations
- Cravings
- Lethargy
Following detox, our patients begin the rehabilitation process and participate in a series of treatment components including:
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Nutritional counseling sessions
- Recreational therapy
- Aftercare planning
Lakeview is a long-term, inpatient rehab center. Our programs are at least 30 days in length, and are tailored to each patient's specific health and recovery requirements. Our welcoming and non-judgmental residential environment is staffed by physicians, nurses, therapists and clinicians who support and guide our patients through all the steps of recovery.
Call Now for Ativan Abuse Help
Reclaim your health, restore your relationships and create a new life for yourself free from drugs. To learn more about our renowned Ativan abuse and addiction treatment center, call our 24-hour, confidential toll-free helpline today at 1-800-708-4156 or complete our short contact form. Our licensed counselors are standing by and waiting to help you break the cycle of drug abuse and addiction and enjoy a happier, more balanced life.
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