Ativan Detox
Ativan is the brand name for Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety agent. Ativan is a benzodiazepine and mild tranquilizer, sedative, and central nervous system depressant. Ativan can cause psychological and physical addiction. The ability of Ativan to strongly activate brain reward mechanisms and its ability to chemically alter the normal functioning of these systems is what produces an addiction to Ativan. Once an individual has developed an addiction to Ativan, they will often get multiple prescriptions from different doctors to support their addiction. Ativan also reduces a person’s level of consciousness, harming the ability to think or be fully aware of present surroundings.
Ativan detox symptoms are similar in character to those noted with barbiturates and alcohol. The more severe detox withdrawal symptoms have usually been limited to those patients who received excessive doses over an extended period of time.
Ativan detox symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Insomnia, ringing in the ears, shaking, tremors, sweating, nausea, convulsions, abdominal and muscle cramps, and vomiting
During your detox from Ativan, the Physician will usually prescribe detox medication to counter the detox withdrawal symptoms. Our highly trained staff will assist you in making your detox as comfortable as possible. Ativan detox usually last 7 to 14 days.