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Benzodiazepine Dependence & Addiction Treatment in Portland, Oregon
What Is Benzodiazepine Use Disorder?
Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin are often prescribed to treat anxiety, panic attacks, or insomnia. While effective in the short term, long-term or unmonitored use can lead to physical dependence, emotional reliance, and difficulty functioning without the medication.
Over time, tolerance builds, withdrawal symptoms appear, and what once brought relief may begin to cause instability, exhaustion, or fear of reducing use.
At Bridge of Hope in Portland, Oregon, we provide outpatient benzo addiction treatment that emphasizes safety, gradual stabilization, nervous system regulation, and a return to balance.
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When Is Treatment Appropriate?
Benzodiazepine addiction can develop quietly and unintentionally. Many clients come to us feeling frustrated or ashamed that a medication intended to help now feels like a barrier to peace and stability. Dependence is not a personal failure, it is a known physiological response to prolonged benzodiazepine use. Treatment may be appropriate if benzo use begins disrupting your daily life, mental health, or ability to feel grounded without medication.
Examples of when treatment may be appropriate include:
Escalation
Taking more than prescribed or using benzos longer than originally intended.
Misuse
Using benzodiazepines not prescribed to you, or pairing them with alcohol or other substances to cope.
Dependence
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, tremors, irritability, or panic when attempting to reduce your dose.
Symptoms
Relying on benzos to function socially or emotionally, noticing memory issues, emotional blunting, or difficulty managing stress without the medication.
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What to Expect from Our Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment Services in Portland, Oregon
Bridge of Hope offers a medically supervised, personalized tapering process overseen by our psychiatric provider. Because benzo withdrawal can be dangerous, we follow a slow, supportive approach that prioritizes safety and stability.
Clients receive individual therapy, group counseling, daily structure, anxiety-management tools, sleep support, and mindfulness-based practices. We help address the root causes of dependence—including anxiety, trauma, stress, or insomnia—and teach healthier long-term coping strategies.
Through our wraparound model, clients also benefit from case management, peer mentorship, creative therapies, and access to recovery-supportive housing, including LGBTQ+ affirming options through Rose City Sober Housing.
Your recovery plan is tailored to your pace and needs. You are not your diagnosis, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
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Common Benzodiazepine Use Disorders
Xanax (Alprazolam) Addiction
Xanax is widely prescribed for anxiety and panic but has a high risk of tolerance and dependence. Individuals may begin taking it for relief and later find themselves experiencing withdrawal between doses, emotional instability, or difficulty functioning without it. Through careful tapering and therapeutic support, clients can safely step down from Xanax and rebuild long-term stability.
Klonopin (Clonazepam) Addiction
Klonopin’s long-lasting calming effect can mask growing dependence. Over time, clients may struggle with sedation, memory issues, or rebound anxiety between doses. Our program helps stabilize benzodiazepine use, address underlying anxiety, and support gradual reduction with medical oversight.
Ativan (Lorazepam) Addiction
Ativan’s potency makes it effective for acute anxiety but also highly habit-forming. Clients may experience intense withdrawal symptoms, mood shifts, or sleep disturbances when cutting back. Our team provides the guidance and support needed to taper safely and regain a sense of calm without relying on medication.
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Inclusive, Identity-Affirming Care
Clients have access to creative and somatic therapies including mindfulness, grounding practices, expressive arts, movement therapy, and community outings that help rebuild joy and nervous system balance. LGBTQ+ clients can feel fully seen, safe, and supported within our program, and sober living options are designed to uphold these values with affirming, identity-safe housing.
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If you’re ready to take the next step in your recovery, Bridge of Hope is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our Benzodiazepine treatment programs and start building a plan that fits your needs.
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