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Tranquilizers, unfortunately, tend to grab the brain’s circuitry very quickly, then rapidly require the user to increase, their dose to maintain the same effect, this is called tolerance. The brain’s receptor sites have become accustomed to the xanax, valium, ativan or other benzodiazepines being taken and are requiring even larger doses to create the same affect. The withdrawal syndrome is incredibly uncomfortable. It also must be done slowly and under the care of a trained physician.  The symptoms will usually include severe insomnia, agitation, anxiety and possible panic attacks, and a sufferer will often feel that they are either going “crazy” or dying. Other symptoms usually include loss of appetite, Inability to concentrate and sometimes, hallucinations.  Seizures are also a possibility. Therefore, it is obvious why this should be done very slowly and only under a physician’s direct supervision. Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment has teamed with Pomerado Hospital to accomplish this process, with the minimum of discomfort and the maximum of safety. After being assessed, patients are admitted to Pomerado Hospital where……….  

After stabilization the patient can be discharged to the Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program to continue the gradual reduction in dose with the support of an understanding staff.