Treatment for most alcoholics and drug abusers requires detoxification under professional care in a program of withdrawal. It can be an extremely complex medical challenge keyed to stopping drug abuses and include constant monitoring of the process by trained professionals. Drugs such as Xanax and some other benzodiazepines are prescription medications and require medical supervision for detoxification.

In nearly all addictions and dependencies, varied degrees of "craving" are felt by the patient. Frequently there is a psychological dependency associated with these substances however and withdrawal requires tender care as the body cleanses itself from the drug. The time period for detoxification is usually three to five days depending on the particular individual.

Many persons addicted to benzodiazepines have become dependent on alcohol and other substances. These persons present particular challenges when detoxification is involved and such patients must be frank and open when discussing drug use.

As substance abuse treatment has progressed over the past decades, detoxification has become more and more a universal requirement. All who are admitted to The Beachcomber must be clean and clear of alcohol and drugs. A period of medical supervision is recommended and a physician should be involved in the admission process before arrival.

If you or some family member have been abusing Xanax please call The Beachcomber immediately. If you are not aware of a detoxification program in your area please let us help direct you to one promptly.

The Beachcomber is the oldest, private, residential program in Florida founded in 1976 and close personal attention is the key to our program! Please call for further information or visit our website at www.thebeachcomber.cc