Halcion Addiction Treatment | Detox & Rehab

Long-term Halcion use causes the amounts of the drug to build up in your system over time. When this happens, your brain can stop producing the chemicals it needs to help you relax and sleep naturally. If you then suddenly stop taking Halcion, your brain can experience a shock and take some time to restore your chemical balance.

This shock is commonly known as Halcion withdrawal, and it lasts for as long as the chemical rebalancing takes. Halcion withdrawal symptoms are among the most challenging and can make it incredibly difficult to quit on your own.

Linwood House has vast experience with Halcion detox, and we know how to make this difficult time as safe and straightforward as possible. Our medical team will devise a detox plan based on a full medical evaluation on your first day. This will usually involve a tapering schedule where you gradually reduce the dose of Halcion instead of stopping all at once.

This approach helps to lessen the shock to your brain and makes withdrawal symptoms more manageable. You may also be prescribed certain medicines to help you through the process and will have professional support on hand 24/7.

Halcion withdrawal symptoms come on very quickly and often last for around two weeks to a month. Here is a typical timeline to use as a reference:

First 1-2 days

As soon as you stop taking Halcion, you will start to crave more of the drug. Halcion is usually tapered during detox, but your body will still likely react to the slowly reducing amounts with anxiety, restlessness and difficulties sleeping.

Days 3-5

This period is usually when “peak” Halcion withdrawal symptoms flare up, and it can be particularly tough. Your anxiety will probably increase, you will likely find it very difficult to sleep or even relax, and muscle aches and shakes are also common. However, these are all signs that your body is healing, and Linwood House’s detox team will make sure that you get all the support you need during this difficult time.

Days 6-14

As your body begins to adjust, the worst of the symptoms should be behind. You’ll likely still feel some anxiety and mood swings, but things should slowly start getting easier physically.

Weeks 2-4

By now, most of the physical symptoms will be gone, and you will hopefully be sleeping better. Any anxiety should now be manageable, but you may still find yourself a little grumpier than usual.

After 1 month

In the vast majority of cases, almost all Halcion withdrawal symptoms should be over by the end of the first month. However, a few people experience some ongoing issues and need ongoing medical support until they have all passed.

The wide selection of treatment therapies provided at Linwood House reflects how complex addiction is. By undergoing lots of different types of therapy, you will be able to unravel that complexity step-by-step. Just a few of our most effective benzodiazepine rehab therapies include:

Individual therapy

In one-on-one sessions, you get to talk about why you started using Halcion with someone who listens and cares. This will help you find new ways to handle your personal issues and life’s stress without the drug.

Group therapy

Group therapy lets you chat and connect with others dealing with their own substance issues. Sharing your stories can make you feel less alone and more understood and can also help you learn recovery tricks you hadn’t thought of.

Family therapy

Family therapy is a chance for you and your family to heal together. It recognises the damage that Halcion use can cause to loved ones, helps everyone understand each other better, and rebuilds trust.

Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)

DBT focuses on transforming negative thoughts that lead to reliance on substances like Halcion. Through DBT, individuals learn effective strategies to manage challenging moments, both during their recovery from Halcion use and in their ongoing journey.

Meditation and mindfulness practices

Meditation and mindfulness teach you to stay calm and focus on the present moment. These practices can help reduce anxiety caused by Halcion withdrawal and can be drawn on during stressful times in later recovery.

Achieving sobriety from Halcion is a huge step forward, but maintaining it requires ongoing effort and support. At Linwood House, we are committed to helping you design a comprehensive strategy to prevent relapse and support your long-term recovery. When you leave rehab, you will be invited to join our free aftercare programme, which provides group therapy every week for the first year. This makes the switch from Halcion rehab to a new healthy life less intimidating and will keep you in contact with counsellors and peers.

We will also help you to make your own relapse prevention plan to stop you from falling back into reliance on Halcion later. This plan will include things like:

• Trying out new hobbies to stay happy and active
• Joining Narcotics Anonymous or similar support groups
• Spending time with family and friends and relying on them when you need a boost
• Eating well, sleeping well and generally looking after your wellbeing
• Staying on the lookout for triggers or signs of relapse and asking for help quickly if you need it

Halcion addiction can feel like an unbearable burden, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Linwood House is here to help you lighten the load with our proven Halcion addiction treatment programmes. Get in touch with us today, and we can help you begin the most important journey you will ever make – the journey to recovery.