Benzodiazepine addiction in Canada

Drug Rehab Services is a no cost referral agency in Canada for drug and alcohol dependency. We have helped thousands of persons getting the proper help in the following detox services:

• Benzodiazepine detox
• NA meetings
• Residential treatment for Benzodiazepine
• Benzo outpatient rehabs
• Benzodiazepine intervention

Our goal is to provide you the best advice possible for treatment clinics so you or a loved one get a Benzodiazepine free life. This page covers information on Benzodiazepine addiction in Canada.

What is Benzodiazepine addiction?

Benzodiazepine is a prescribed medication that can become quite addictive and so people often start abusing this drug and get into the addiction cycle. People either develop an addiction to benzodiazepine because of recreational use or they develop it over time from a prescribed use. There is a problem with benzodiazepine addiction in Canada. In all of Canada, it was seen that 8.5 per cent of the fatally injured drivers had benzodiazepine in their system. And this dug is seen all over the provinces of Canada, in different quantities. For example, in 1992, benzodiazepine came in third place in Ontario as the drug most found in traffic accidents, some of them were dealing with a benzodiazepine addiction. It came right after alcohol and cannabis. In Ontario, in 1998, a survey was made on elderly people and they found out that 22.5 per cent of the elderly use benzodiazepine. In Toronto, a survey was made on injection drug users and 49 per cent admitted to using benzodiazepine with other drugs, this can cause a multiple-drug addiction.

Benzodiazepine abuse and addiction is seen a lot in the provinces especially in the province of Quebec. Actually, incidence of benzodiazepine happen most in Quebec. The rates in Quebec are 35.9 per cent, which is the highest rated province and the lowest rated area was the Prairies with a rate of 18.2 per cent. A study also shows that most of the benzodiazepine that is prescribed is prescribed to women (67 per cent to be precise). So women are more prone to benzodiazepine addiction.

Benzodiazepine addiction is a very dangerous thing because a lot of adverse effects can come from it. Some of those symptoms include agitation, rage, the depression could worsen if one was taking benzodiazepine to treat that particular problem. One could also have suicidal thoughts, and also they will develop a tolerance for the drug and so chances of addiction are increased as long as they use it.

Where can I found a Benzodiazepine treatment?

There are several places where you can find help for Benzodiazepine addiction in Canada. There are different settings for drug rehab centers such as residential, outpatient, etc. Is a detox needed? One of our counselors can do an assessment and give you the best option for you or someone you love. Let us help you.

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