Guardian Recovery · Six States + Virtual
Benzodiazepine Detox
Stopping Xanax, Klonopin, or Ativan abruptly can cause seizures — benzo withdrawal is one detox you should never attempt alone. Guardian Recovery’s physicians manage safe, gradual benzodiazepine tapers with 24/7 monitoring at our detox centers in six states, and insurance can cover the cost of care.
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Benzodiazepine Detox
A Safe, Physician-Directed Taper — Not a Cliff.
The way off benzodiazepines is gradual, monitored, and medical. Anything else is dangerous.
Benzodiazepine detox at Guardian Recovery is built around a carefully managed taper: physicians step your dose down on a schedule your body can handle, nursing monitors you 24/7, and clinical care treats the anxiety and insomnia that drove the prescription in the first place.
Physician-Directed Taper
Your dose is reduced gradually on a medical schedule — controlled, predictable, and adjusted to your response.
Seizure Protection
Abrupt benzo withdrawal can trigger seizures. Medical supervision exists to make sure that never happens.
24/7 Monitoring
Round-the-clock nursing through the taper — symptoms get addressed in minutes, not at next week’s appointment.
Sleep & Anxiety Support
The original symptoms often resurface during the taper. We treat them with safer, sustainable approaches.
Treating the Root
Benzos were usually prescribed for something — panic, anxiety, insomnia. That something gets real treatment here.
Step-Down Continuum
After detox, residential and outpatient care reinforce the skills that replace the prescription.
25k+
Lives Restored
Why Guardian Recovery
One Organization. A Full Continuum of Care.
Wherever you start, your care continues — coast to coast.
Since 2009, Guardian Recovery has helped more than 25,000 people begin again. Because our detox centers, residential campuses, outpatient offices, and virtual program belong to one organization, you can move between them without ever starting over.
- Full continuum of care — medical detox through outpatient and virtual, coordinated by one clinical organization.
- Centers across the country — New Jersey, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Texas, and Colorado.
- In-network with most major insurers — treatment can cost little or nothing out of pocket.
- Travel coordinated for you — flights, pickup, and admission, often the same day.
Our Clinical Approach
Evidence-Based Care, Delivered with Heart.
The therapies research trusts, from clinicians who listen.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Physician-directed medications that ease withdrawal and reduce cravings, paired with counseling.
CBT & DBT
Cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies that build practical skills for cravings, stress, and relapse prevention.
Individual & Group Therapy
One-on-one sessions to go deep, and a recovery community that reminds you you’re not alone.
Trauma-Informed Care
Care that addresses what happened to you — not just what you’ve been using to cope with it.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions that help families heal together and learn how to support lasting recovery.
Whole-Person Supports
Mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and rest — restoring the body while the mind heals.
Our National Network
Find the Right Guardian Program for You.
One organization, one phone number — detox, residential, outpatient, adolescent, and virtual care.
Browse the full Guardian Recovery network below, or skip the browsing: call us, and an admissions specialist will match you to the right program in one conversation.
State
Care
New Jersey
3 programsNew Jersey Outpatient Network
5 offices statewide
Hoboken · New Brunswick · Saddle Brook · Pine Brook · Bayonne
OutpatientIOP
Florida
2 programsMaine
2 programsNew Hampshire
1 programTexas
1 programColorado
1 programVirtual — Six States
1 programNo programs match those filters — but the right fit may still exist. Call (866) 705-3233 and we’ll match you personally.
Levels of Care
Care That Meets You Where You Are.
One connected path — tap each step to see what it actually looks like.
Medical Detox
Round-the-clock medical care to clear substances safely and comfortably — physicians and 24/7 nursing manage withdrawal so you never go through it alone. The essential first step.
Often 5–10 daysResidential Treatment
Live on campus, fully focused on healing — daily individual and group therapy, structure, peer support, and time for your body and mind to recover.
Often 2–4 weeksPartial Hospitalization (PHP)
Full days of clinical programming, typically 5–7 days per week, while living at home or in supportive housing — a bridge between residential care and independent life.
Day treatmentIntensive Outpatient (IOP)
Day or evening sessions, typically 3–5 days a week, stepping down as you progress — serious clinical care that fits around work, school, and family.
Flexible scheduleVirtual Intensive Outpatient
The same intensive outpatient care, delivered live online by licensed clinicians — clinically robust treatment from home, wherever you are.
100% onlineInsurance & Cost
Your Insurance Can Cover Treatment.
Most clients pay little or nothing out of pocket once benefits are verified.
One quick, confidential call and we can verify your benefits with your insurance company — usually while you’re still on the phone. You’ll know exactly what’s covered before you decide anything.
- Free verification of benefits in minutes
- We call your insurer — you don’t have to
- 100% confidential, no obligation to enroll
- Self-pay and financing options available
+ most major plans
& many regional networks
& many regional networks
Coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team confirms your exact benefits before any decision is made.
For Families
Worried About Someone You Love?
You don’t need them to be “ready.” You just need to call.
Many of the people we help arrive because a family member made the first call. Our admissions team can talk you through what to say, how intervention support works, and which Guardian program fits — before your loved one ever picks up the phone.
- Guidance for first conversations and interventions
- Family therapy woven into every program
- Regular updates, with your loved one’s consent
Safe, Supervised, Around the Clock.
Detox and residential clients are monitored by licensed medical and clinical staff 24 hours a day, with physician-directed care from admission to discharge.
24/7 nursing
Licensed clinical teams
Private & discreet
Reviews & Stories of Recovery
Reclaim Your Life | Rewrite Your Story.
From the people and families who walked this path before you.
“One phone call and they handled everything — my insurance, a flight, even what to tell my boss. Three days into detox I realized I hadn’t felt that safe in years.”
Kevin S. Alumni · Immersion
“We called about my brother at 2 a.m. and a real person answered, listened, and walked us through everything. He detoxed in Maine and did residential in New Hampshire — same team behind both.”
Danielle R. Family member of an alumni
“Eighteen months sober. What made the difference was continuity — from detox through virtual IOP back home, I never fell through the cracks.”
Marcus T. Alumni · Guardian Recovery
Getting Started
What Happens When You Call.
Four simple steps — most people complete all four within a day.
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Call
A caring specialist answers 24/7. Everything you share is confidential.
02
Verify Insurance
We check your benefits with your insurer while you’re on the line — free.
03
Assessment
A brief clinical conversation matches you to the right program and location.
04
Admission
We handle logistics — including travel — often the same day.
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Common Questions
Answers Before You Call.
Why can’t I just stop taking Xanax on my own?
Because abrupt benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures, dangerous rebound anxiety, and in some cases life-threatening complications. A medically supervised taper is the safe, standard way off — there’s no shortcut worth the risk.
How long does a benzo taper take?
Longer than other detoxes — typically weeks rather than days, depending on the medication, dose, and how long you’ve taken it. Your physician sets a pace your nervous system can tolerate, then continuing care supports you through the rest.
Will my anxiety come back during detox?
Some rebound anxiety is common and expected — and it’s treatable. Your team manages it through the taper with clinical support and non-addictive approaches, while therapy builds the long-term tools.
How much does benzodiazepine detox cost?
For most people with insurance, benzodiazepine detox can be covered in full or in large part. We verify your exact benefits for free before you commit to anything, and we offer self-pay rates and financing for those without coverage.
Will anyone find out I’m in treatment?
No. Your care is protected by federal privacy law (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2). We never share information with employers, family, or anyone else without your written consent.
What happens after detox?
Detox is the beginning, not the destination. Before you discharge, your clinical team builds your next step with you — residential care, PHP, IOP, or outpatient — so the progress you make continues without interruption.
Can you help me travel to treatment?
Yes. Many clients travel to the Guardian campus that best fits their clinical needs — and many find that distance from old routines helps. Our team coordinates flights and airport pickup, and travel can often be arranged the same day you call.
Take the First Step
Step into a Brighter Day.
One confidential call can change everything.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Call when you’re ready — or send us your number, and a caring admissions specialist will reach out to you.
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