According to the World Health Organization, detox from benzodiazepines such as Xanax involves weaning off of the drug with decreasing doses, and Valium, another type of benzodiazepine drug, is useful for weaning.
Clients in detox for Xanax addiction begin with a stabilization period during which they take a dose of Valium three times per day, maintaining the initial dosage for anywhere from four days to a week. Those who experience significant withdrawal symptoms can also receive medications to relieve these symptoms, such as drugs to treat nausea, insomnia, or headaches.1