Benzodiazepine Detox and Treatment Near Denver
Stopping benzos safely, with medical supervision
- A gradual, supervised taper with 24/7 nursing
- Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and counterfeit pills
- Treatment for the anxiety underneath
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
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Measured outcomes46% improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatment, compared with a 37% national average (TRAC9, 2025). See all five outcome measures.
Prescribed or not, dependence is real
Benzodiazepines, or "benzos", are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and seizures. They boost GABA, a brain chemical that calms the nervous system, and that calming effect is what makes them habit-forming. If you're comparing benzo rehabs in Colorado, our medical team manages the taper safely from the first day.
Taking a benzo as prescribed for months or years can still lead to physical dependence. Many people who call want to stop but are afraid of withdrawal, with good reason: it needs to be done gradually and under medical care.
Pills sold as Xanax are often something else, like bromazolam, a designer benzodiazepine, or even fentanyl. Tell us what you've been taking, even if you're not sure. Read what is bromazolam?
- Xanax
- Klonopin
- Valium
- Ativan
- Librium
- Tranxene
- Serax
- Restoril
- Halcion
- Onfi
Why you shouldn't stop benzos suddenly
After regular use, stopping benzos abruptly is dangerous: it can cause seizures and other serious complications. That's why benzo detox is never cold turkey, and why it should happen with medical supervision. Read what happens if you stop benzos too fast.
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Insomnia
- Irritability and restlessness
- Hand tremors
- Muscle pain and spasms
- Sweating and a racing pulse
- Nausea and headaches
- Sensitivity to light and touch
- Trouble concentrating
- Feeling detached from reality
- Hallucinations or delirium
- Seizures
Supervised tapering and detox at our Morrison campus
Slow, supervised tapering is the standard of care for benzodiazepines. Our medical team manages it around the clock, and how long it takes depends on the drug and your history. Read about our medical detox program.
- A plan for your historyWhich benzo, how long and how much: there's no one-size-fits-all timeline, so the medical team plans withdrawal around you.
- Gradual, not cold turkeyBenzo detox means a slow, supervised taper. Stopping suddenly is what makes withdrawal dangerous.
- 24/7 nursingNurses monitor you around the clock on our Morrison campus and adjust your care as symptoms change.
- Care for what's underneathTherapy and psychiatric care start during detox, so the anxiety or sleep problems aren't left untreated.
Mixing benzos with alcohol or opioids slows breathing and raises overdose risk, and withdrawal from more than one substance needs careful medical care. One plan covers all of it. Read about alcohol and opioid and fentanyl treatment.
Most people started benzos for anxiety or sleep. Therapy like CBT and, when needed, medication management with non-addictive medication take their place. Read about dual diagnosis care.
Benzo treatment after detox
We treat benzo addiction at every level of care. See all our levels of care and other substances we treat.
- MorrisonMedical detoxA gradual, supervised taper with 24/7 nursing on our Morrison campus.
- MorrisonResidentialDaily therapy for anxiety, sleep and coping skills, on the same campus.
- LakewoodPHPFull treatment days in Lakewood while you adjust to life without benzos.
- Lakewood or onlineIOPFewer hours, built around work and family, in person or online.
- LakewoodAscent sober livingA substance-free home with structure while you attend PHP or IOP.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Insurance for benzo detox and treatment
In network with these plans. Admissions confirms your benefits before you come in.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Where benzo treatment happens
Benzo detox and residential treatment are on our Morrison campus in the foothills. PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living are in Lakewood.
9189 S Turkey Creek Rd
Morrison, CO 80465
Medical detox and residential treatment, at our Morrison campus.
8805 W 14th Ave #200
Lakewood, CO 80215
PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living, at our Lakewood center.
What clients and families say
I spent 33 days at base camp And was able to detox And learn about my disease and the skills I need to keep moving forward. I am currently In my 2nd month at IOP in Lakewood I love the meetings and the community It has been so helpful and I would recommend it to anybody
I've struggled a few times through the last couple years. Red Rock has been consistent and caring with my recovery. I 100% recommend anyone struggling for the care and focus they provide. Plus the after-program care is top notch
If your loved one is facing addiction, this is the place to be. The entire staff is professional and caring. My son is now in a Red Rocks sober living facility and has been drug and alcohol free for almost three weeks. He is excited about being apart of this program and is embracing his sobriety.
Bre my case worker was amazing in finding me help after treatment . The whole staff was caring and understanding during a hard time . So thankful for all them ! !
This was my first time getting help for my addictions. I learned a lot from group sessions and really appreciated the schedule and staff. I’ve taken a lot of things I’ve learned from base camp with me after. I would 100% recommend Red Rocks to anyone struggling with addiction.
I decided that I couldn’t handle my addiction on my own and contacted Red Rock Recovery Center. They changed my life. From day one, I realized I was in a place where I was genuinely being cared for, by both the staff and the other people in my group. They offer peer support groups and endless sober meetups after you graduate. You’re never left alone. You’re provided with every resource imaginable and are supported for the rest of your life. I’m beyond thankful for RRRC, for their care and for their never ending support. You’re not alone out there. Promise. There is a community out there committed to your wellbeing.
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Questions about benzo detox and treatment
Is it dangerous to stop benzos on my own?
It can be. After regular use, stopping benzodiazepines suddenly can cause seizures and other serious withdrawal symptoms. Don't stop or cut down without medical guidance: our medical team manages benzo withdrawal safely with a gradual, supervised approach. Read what happens if you stop benzos too fast.
Can you help me taper off a prescribed benzo?
Yes. Many people who call have taken Xanax, Klonopin or another benzo as prescribed for years. Our medical team supervises a gradual taper during detox and builds a plan for the anxiety or sleep problems underneath, so you're not left without support. Read about our medical detox program.
How long does benzo detox take?
Medical detox usually takes 7 to 10 days, and a benzo taper often needs the full stay, because tapering has to be gradual. The length depends on which benzo you take, the dose and how long you've taken it, and the medical team plans it with you after your assessment. Detox is followed by residential care; compare our levels of care.
Do I need inpatient for benzo withdrawal?
Admissions asks about your use on the first call and recommends where to start. Long-term or high-dose use usually starts with medical detox, where withdrawal can be monitored around the clock, followed by residential treatment on the same campus. You can start admissions by phone, any day of the week.
What if I bought "Xanax" that wasn't Xanax?
Counterfeit pills sold as Xanax often contain bromazolam, a designer benzodiazepine, or even fentanyl. Tell admissions exactly what you've been taking, even if you're not sure what was in it, because it changes how detox is managed. Read what is bromazolam?
I drink and take benzos. Can you treat both?
Yes. Alcohol and benzodiazepines together slow breathing and make withdrawal from both more dangerous, so detox has to account for both. One plan covers both substances, from detox through outpatient care. Read about alcohol detox and rehab at Red Rock.
How will my anxiety be treated without benzos?
Through therapy, such as CBT and DBT skills for anxiety and sleep, and, when needed, psychiatric care with non-addictive medication. Most people started benzos for anxiety or insomnia, so treating it is part of your plan from the start. Read about medication management at Red Rock.
Does insurance cover benzo detox?
Coverage depends on your plan and level of care. We're in network with Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR and TRICARE, and Health First Colorado (Medicaid) can cover detox and outpatient care here, not residential. Admissions checks your benefits first, or you can verify your insurance.