Evidence-based Xanax and benzodiazepine addiction treatment through our PHP and IOP programs. Medically supervised taper protocols and individualized care from licensed clinicians.
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Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the most widely prescribed — and most frequently misused — benzodiazepines. Addiction can develop in as little as a few weeks, even when taken as prescribed.
Mild In its early stages, Xanax dependence may look like taking higher doses than prescribed or using it more frequently, feeling unable to face stressful situations without it, or experiencing rebound anxiety between doses. You might notice needing Xanax to fall asleep, or feeling uneasy when a prescription is running low.
Moderate As dependence deepens, warning signs become harder to ignore. Memory blackouts and gaps in recall become more frequent. You may find yourself doctor shopping or obtaining Xanax from multiple sources, withdrawing from social activities, or experiencing paradoxical aggression — irritability and hostility that seem out of character.
Severe At this stage, the brain’s GABA system is profoundly affected. Tolerance escalates rapidly — requiring dramatically higher doses for the same calming effect. Withdrawal becomes medically dangerous: seizures, severe rebound anxiety, tremors, and in rare cases life-threatening complications can occur when stopping abruptly. Continued use despite cognitive decline, relationship damage, and physical harm feels inescapable.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs at any severity level, help is available. Xanax addiction requires medically supervised treatment — never stop taking benzodiazepines abruptly.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
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Our most intensive level of care. Full-day structured programming with group therapy, individual sessions, medication management, and daily lunch.
PHP Details →Step-down from PHP. 3.5-hour sessions with flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks to fit your life and responsibilities.
IOP Details →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Designed for working professionals who need treatment without disrupting their career.
Evening Track →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
OP Details →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your life.
Telehealth →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages a gradual taper — typically switching to a longer-acting benzodiazepine, then slowly reducing the dose to minimize withdrawal risk.
Taper Details →Every recovery is unique. Benzodiazepine tapers move slowly by design — here’s a general framework as each phase builds on the last, like stones stacking toward strength.
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Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for benzodiazepine dependence and co-occurring anxiety disorders.
10+ years treating prescription drug addiction. Leads group therapy and individual counseling with expertise in anxiety management without benzodiazepines.
Manages medically supervised benzodiazepine taper protocols, including crossover to longer-acting agents. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours.
Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery.
Multiple dedicated spaces for different therapeutic modalities.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness.
Calm decompression space when you need a moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
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Supporting someone through benzodiazepine dependence is one of the hardest things a family can do. These evidence-based steps can help you take care of both yourself and your loved one.
Xanax addiction is a medical condition that changes brain chemistry — not a moral failing. Dependence can develop even when taken as prescribed. Understanding this helps you respond with compassion rather than frustration.
Communicate limits with compassion: “I love you, and I won’t participate in behaviors that support your addiction.” Follow through consistently.
Covering for their behavior, helping them obtain extra prescriptions, or shielding them from consequences delays the moment they recognize they need help. Let natural consequences unfold.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering codependency, family systems, and substance use education. Open to family members 18+.
Your wellbeing matters. Consider therapy for yourself, join a family support group, and maintain your own routines and social connections.
Use “I” statements: “I’m worried about you” rather than “You have a problem.” Choose a calm moment and emphasize that medically supervised tapering is the safe path — never suggest they quit cold turkey.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, past and present clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people struggling with Xanax dependence to resist treatment — especially when they fear withdrawal. Here’s how to respond effectively.
If there’s immediate danger — seizures, suicidal thoughts, severe withdrawal symptoms, or risk of harm — call 911. Never encourage someone to stop Xanax abruptly.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s Xanax or prescription drug addiction.
Topics include codependency, family systems, substance use education, and building a recovery-supportive home.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide Xanax and benzodiazepine addiction treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28. Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
