Sustainable Recovery
Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment at New Dawn Treatment Centers
If benzodiazepines control your life or that of a loved one, you don’t have to tackle it alone. New Dawn Treatment Centers offers a structured, loving approach—detox, therapy, aftercare, and lifelong support. We’re ready whenever you decide it’s time for change.
Why Choose Us
The New Dawn Difference
Our unique curriculum incorporates teachings of TJ Woodward’s Conscious Recovery as well as Dr. Stephanie Covington’s trauma-informed and gender-responsive programs.
- DHCS Licensed, NAATP, & Carf Accredited
- Licensed & Masters Level Therapists
- Major Insurance Accepted - Verify now
- Separate Men’s & Women’s Programs
- Lifetime Aftercare Support
- Largest Alumni Network in California
- Private Rooms w/ Ensuite Bathrooms
- Trauma Informed Therapy Including A.R.T.
- Evidence-Based Therapies
- Content review by our Clinical Director
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Understanding Benzodiazepine Use Disorder
Benzodiazepines—commonly known as “benzos,” such as Xanax, Klonopin, and Valium—are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and panic disorders. While helpful when used short-term, prolonged use can lead to dependence, tolerance, and eventually, addiction, characterized by compulsive use despite negative consequences.
Physical dependence is serious: withdrawal can trigger anxiety, insomnia, tremors, and even seizures if stopped abruptly. Additionally, long-term benzodiazepine misuse can exacerbate underlying mental health issues—so true recovery requires holistic, medically supervised care.
Signs You May Need Help
Common indicators of benzo use disorder include:
- Taking higher doses or more frequently than prescribed
- Worrying about refilling prescriptions
- Continuing use despite cognitive and emotional decline
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when missing doses
These symptoms align with the diagnostic criteria of benzodiazepine use disorder, highlighting the need for professional intervention.
Safety & Structure
The New Dawn Approach to Benzo Rehab
Abrupt discontinuation can be dangerous. Our team structures slow tapering schedules, often switching clients to a longer-acting benzo like diazepam or chlordiazepoxide to stabilize blood levels before gradually reducing doses over months.
We may also utilize adjunctive medications like phenobarbital or flumazenil in controlled inpatient settings to reduce severity and accelerate recovery.
Clients are monitored for vital signs and withdrawal symptoms. Medical staff intervene as needed, ensuring detox is as safe and comfortable as possible, minimizing risks of seizures or psychiatric complications.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is vital in benzo recovery—helping clients identify triggers, restructure thought patterns, and develop alternative coping skills. Studies show tapering plus CBT yields benzo cessation rates of 65–85%, outperforming tapering alone.
Motivational Interviewing & Contingency Management
These techniques foster intrinsic motivation and reward early progress, reinforcing healthy behavior changes.
Group Therapy & Family Involvement
Group sessions provide peer insight, reducing isolation. Family therapy rebuilds trust, aids communication, and helps partners support lasting recovery.
Trauma-Informed Care & Long-Term Wellness
Recognizing trauma’s influence, New Dawn offers trauma-focused and holistic therapies—yoga, meditation, art therapy, mindfulness-based programs like MORE—to foster healing of mind, body, and spirit.
Many clients are also coping with anxiety, depression, or PTSD—conditions often masked by benzo use. New Dawn’s integrated dual-diagnosis treatment ensures both substance use and mental health are treated concurrently for deeper recovery.
Recovery extends beyond detox and therapy. We offer:
- Alumni networks, recovery coaching, and sober-living guidance
- Aftercare planning to ensure safe transitions to outpatient or independent living
- Mindfulness and relapse prevention training to reinforce resilience
Our continuum of care includes:
- Inpatient detox and residential treatment for those requiring full medical support
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for structured daytime programming
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for flexible, community-based treatment
- Ongoing outpatient therapy for long-term relapse prevention
This flexibility ensures clients receive appropriate support as their needs evolve.
Starting Your Journey
Why Choose New Dawn?
- Comprehensive clinical oversight: Licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and medical staff coordinate your care
- Evidence-based approach: A blend of MAT protocols, CBT, and cutting-edge holistic therapies
- Safety and accreditation: Fully licensed, CARF-accredited, and experienced in trauma-informed care
- Insurance transparency: We accept most private insurance plans and offer payment assistance options.
- Family focus: Support for loved ones through family therapy and education
- Community integration: Ongoing peer support and sober-living networking
FAQs
How Can I Pay for Treatment?
Many alcohol and drug rehab centers will advertise that “insurance is accepted”, but if you look at the fine print on their website, they will usually disclose that YOU are responsible for billing your insurance company. This means that they are actually NOT a preferred provider with your health plan, and that you will have to pay the FULL cost of treatment at admission. That is a big risk to take with tens of thousands of dollars, and a heavy burden to carry while in early recovery.
At New Dawn, there is no fine print when we say that insurance is accepted. We will verify your benefits for you, and tell you during the pre-admission process exactly what your out-of-pocket expenses will be. We will never charge you more than your copay or deductible for covered services, and we are experts at getting as much treatment authorized as your insurance will allow. Billing your insurance is also something we do on your behalf, so that you can focus on what matters most – your recovery.
Many insurance plans cover up to 100% of our costs. Call us for a confidential insurance verification, and get started on your road to recovery today.
We have a number of affordable treatment options available that are designed to make recovery accessible without causing financial strain. In fact, we have a Treatment Pricing Guarantee that promises to match the cost of any comparable treatment center. We also offer special discounts to Veterans, First Responders, former Union workers and their family members, as well as to our Alumni.
Additionally, If you are interested in financing your out-of-pocket expenses, we have partnered with My Treatment Lender to help you access funds for treatment. They offer flexible financing options, low monthly payments and competitive interest rates for part or all of your drug and alcohol treatment costs. Call us today, we can help you get the life back that you deserve.
If you do not have insurance or prefer to pay cash out of pocket, please reach out for a confidential call to discuss treatment options as well as cost.
- Anthem / Blue Cross / Blue Shield / MHSA
- Aetna
- TRICARE
- TRIWEST
- Cigna Healthcare / Cigna Behavioral Health
- Managed Health Network
- Pacificare
- Healthnet
- MHNet
- United Healthcare / United Behavioral Health / Optum
- Value Options
- The Holman Group
- LifeSync (Humana)
- Private Health Care Systems
- First Health
- Compcare
- CompPsych Corporation
- CCN
- HMC Healthworks
- Western Growers
- Networks by Design
- Interplan
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- Magellan
- Teamsters (TAP and TARP)
- Wells Fargo
- Multiplan
- Operating Engineers
- PG&E
- SMUD
If you do not see your insurance company listed, we may still be contracted with them.
Please contact us for more information at (916) 741-5312
We Are Recovery Experts
Our One Year Sober Guarantee
We understand that recovery is not always a straight path, and relapses can occur. That’s why we offer a One-Year Sober Guarantee. If you complete one of our 90-day residential programs and experience a relapse within a year, you can return for treatment at no cost. Your success is important to us; we are dedicated to helping you stay on track.
With a 95% client satisfaction rate, we take pride in providing compassionate, effective, and individualized care to help you or your loved one build a foundation for lasting sobriety.
Welcome to New Dawn
Begin Your Healing Journey at Our Benzo Addiction Treatment Center
New Dawn Treatment Centers is fully licensed, CARF-accredited, and dedicated to helping you break free from the cycle of benzo dependence.
- Call now (24/7): Confidential consultation about your history, needs, and insurance
- Begin detox in a safe, medical setting: Get relief under professional care
- Start therapy and holistic healing: Build skills, address trauma, restore health
- Transition into aftercare and alumni community: Stay supported for the long run
Contact us today to begin your path toward clarity, calm, and freedom—one step at a time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—benzo use disorder is treatable through supervised detox, therapy, and comprehensive aftercare. Recovery is a journey, not an instant cure.
Tapering can take weeks to over a year depending on dosage duration. Residential stays typically span 30–90 days, followed by outpatient care and aftercare.
Abrupt discontinuation may cause seizures or psychiatric crises. Only taper under medical supervision.
New Dawn accepts most private insurance plans. We also offer flexible self-pay rates and financing options to fit your needs.
We Are Here to Help
Jumpstart Your Recovery Today
New Dawn’s addiction recovery programs have helped thousands of individuals recover from substance abuse for nearly 30 years. Start your recovery process with us.
