The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast
The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast is a clear, compassionate, and informative show designed to answer the real questions people have about mental health and addiction treatment.
Each episode breaks down common questions around behavioral health care—covering topics like addiction treatment, mental health services, therapy options, recovery programs, insurance, levels of care, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment. Our goal is to remove confusion, reduce stigma, and provide straightforward answers you can trust.
This podcast is built from the same questions people search online every day—questions asked by individuals seeking help, families supporting loved ones, and professionals navigating the behavioral health space. Episodes are short, focused, and easy to understand, making complex topics approachable and actionable.
Whether you’re exploring treatment options, supporting someone in recovery, or looking for reliable behavioral health information, The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast delivers clarity, education, and hope—one question at a time.
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Episode 5: Benzodiazepines — The Hidden Danger of Dependence and Withdrawal | Carolina Center for Recovery
Episode 5: Benzodiazepines — The Hidden Danger of Dependence and Withdrawal | Carolina Center for Recovery
Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal — but even when taken as directed, they can quickly lead to physical dependence and addiction. In this episode of The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast, we break down how benzodiazepines work, why they’re so risky, and what safe recovery actually requires.
In this episode, we cover:
• What benzodiazepines are and why they’re prescribed
• Common benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin
• How benzodiazepines slow the central nervous system
• Why dependence can develop even when taken as prescribed
• How tolerance, dependence, and addiction form
• What benzodiazepine misuse really looks like
• Behavioral warning signs of benzodiazepine addiction
• Why withdrawal symptoms are so severe and dangerous
• The risks of quitting benzodiazepines “cold turkey”
• How withdrawal can cause anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, and dangerous spikes in heart rate and blood pressure
• Why medically supervised detox is critical
• What long-term recovery from benzodiazepine addiction involves
This episode reinforces a crucial message: benzodiazepine addiction is not a personal failure — it’s a medical condition. With proper medical support, therapy, and long-term care, recovery is possible and lasting healing can begin.
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or addiction treatment advice.