Clonazepam (Klonopin®) Detox

Clonazepam, brand name, Klonopin® is a prescription medication that’s classified as a benzodiazepine. This medication can used to be used to treat various symptoms and disorders including: anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, and more. Just like other benzos, they can be addicting and people can easily become dependent on them if they aren’t being properly monitored. Here at New Beginnings Recovery Center, we offer a safe Clonazepam detox program to help individuals slowly taper off.

Our Klonopin Detox Protocol

Prior to beginning Klonopin detox, each patient will receive a full assessment of their current status. From there, our treatment specialists will determine which detox protocols would work best for their situation.

Detox protocols we choose are completely personalized to each individual. For any type of benzodiazepine detox, we’ve found the Heather Ashton Protocol is one of the safest methods that individuals can detox with. This protocol also helps individuals feel more relaxed and comfortable during withdrawal.

Other methods we use to treat Clonazepam addiction may include variations of different Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies. Depending on the withdrawals a patient is experiencing, our specialists will integrate these into detox to make the patient feel more comfortable. This therapeutic approach helps with the brain healing process since addiction causes damage to the neurotransmitters. These therapies will help holistically heal the neurotransmitters.

Klonopin Withdrawal Signs & Symptoms

Klonopin is a drug that can easily lead to dependence even when prescribed by a medical professional. Klonopin should not be stopped cold turkey or alone. It can lead to a variety of harmful side effects. Here are some signs of someone experiencing a withdrawal from Klonopin:

• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Trouble focusing
• Depressed mood
• Euphoria
• Anxiety
• Loss of motivation
• Insomnia
• Sweating
• Muscle tension
• Nausea
• Numbness
• Heart racing
• Panic attacks
• Frequent changes in moods
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty breathing
• Hallucinations

Klonopin Addiction and Mental Illness

In some cases, Klonopin addiction is accrued from being prescribed this medication for a mental illness. Each patient has the opportunity to receive a full psychiatric evaluation during detox to identify this. Afterwards, our addiction counselors can identify which mental illness is the culprit, and integrate mental health treatment with addiction treatment custom to the illness.