Women's Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment Program
Individualized benzodiazepine treatment that addresses the anxiety, trauma, and life pressures many women are managing alongside it.
Available 24/7 · 100% confidential
Why Women-Specific Care Matters
National data show that women are prescribed benzodiazepines at higher rates than men, often for anxiety, panic, or trouble sleeping. That means more women are at risk of dependence from medication they started under a doctor's care.
Women also often face different pressures that shape both use and recovery: caregiving responsibilities, hormonal and life-stage changes, and a higher likelihood of trauma histories. Treatment that ignores those pieces can miss what is driving the use.
Shame can be a barrier too, especially for women who took what was prescribed and now feel they have failed. Care that is individualized and free of judgment makes it easier to ask for help.
Co-Occurring Anxiety and Trauma
Anxiety disorders, panic, depression, and trauma are common among women who develop benzodiazepine dependence. When the drug is removed, those conditions often return, which is why treating only the withdrawal usually is not enough.
At iRely, anxiety, trauma, and sleep are assessed and treated alongside the taper through trauma-informed therapy and dual diagnosis care. The goal is to build ways to manage symptoms that do not rely on a sedative.
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, tell us at your first call. Stopping benzodiazepines suddenly during pregnancy can be risky, and care needs to be coordinated with an obstetric provider.
What the Program Includes
Your plan is built around your history, your health, and your goals.
Supervised taper
A gradual, symptom-guided taper with 24/7 clinical monitoring and comfort support for sleep and anxiety.
Individual and group
Evidence-based individual and group therapy, with trauma-informed care when trauma is part of the picture.
Dual-diagnosis care
Assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and sleep problems alongside the taper.
Holistic support
Mindfulness, nutrition, and movement as part of a coordinated plan. See our holistic rehab approach.
Small and private
An 11-bed, home-like residence in Sherwood Forest rather than a large institutional facility.
Planning for home
A continuing-care plan for therapy, medication follow-up, and support after you leave.
Insurance and Cost
iRely Recovery works with most major PPO plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana, usually on an out-of-network basis. What you pay depends on your plan, your benefits, and the level of care you need.
We verify benefits for free, typically in about five to ten minutes, and explain what your plan is expected to cover before you decide anything. You can also start with our insurance verification page.
Admissions
Starting treatment is simpler than most people expect. Here is how admission works, from first call to first day.
Call or send the form
A confidential conversation, available 24/7, with someone who can answer your questions and explain your options.
Insurance verification
We check your PPO benefits at no cost, typically in about five to ten minutes.
Clinical assessment
A short assessment of your medication history, health, and mental health sets the level of care and the plan.
Arrival and welcome
You settle into our home-like residence in Sherwood Forest with clinical support around the clock.
You can also reach us through the admissions page.
Women's Benzodiazepine Treatment Questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask most.
Why are women more likely to become dependent on benzodiazepines?
Women are prescribed benzodiazepines more often than men, which raises exposure. Anxiety, sleep problems, and stress can also lead to longer or higher-dose use.
I only took what my doctor prescribed. Can I still be dependent?
Yes. Physical dependence can develop on prescribed doses. It is common, and a supervised taper is the safe way to come off.
Do you treat anxiety and trauma along with benzodiazepine dependence?
Yes. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and sleep are assessed and treated together with the taper.
Can I be treated if I am pregnant?
Please tell us at your first call. Care during pregnancy needs coordination with an obstetric provider, and stopping benzodiazepines abruptly can be risky. We will explain what is possible.
Is the program women-only?
The program is individualized and trauma-informed. Call us and we will explain how the household and groups are structured.
How long does treatment take?
It depends on your dose, history, and needs. An assessment sets the level of care, and treatment continues beyond the taper through therapy and aftercare.
Will my family know I am in treatment?
Your information is protected by federal privacy rules, and we share it only with your written consent unless the law requires otherwise.
Does insurance cover women's benzodiazepine treatment at iRely?
Most PPO plans are accepted, usually out of network. Call 818-262-3537 and we will verify your benefits for free, typically in about five to ten minutes.
Sources & Further Reading
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2020). FDA requiring Boxed Warning updated to improve safe use of benzodiazepine drug class. Drug Safety Communication, September 23, 2020.
- American Society of Addiction Medicine and partner societies (2025). Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering.
- SAMHSA. Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 45.
- Olfson M, King M, Schoenbaum M (2015). Benzodiazepine use in the United States. JAMA Psychiatry, 72(2), 136-142.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. Substance Use in Women (Research Report).
Ready to Start Treatment?
iRely Recovery offers medically supervised benzodiazepine detox and treatment in a small, confidential setting. Our team is available around the clock to answer your questions and start your intake.
Our admissions team answers 24 hours a day, every day.
818-262-3537We will reach out at a time that works for you. No commitment, no judgment.
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