Benzodiazepines and Addiction
What is a Benzodiazepine?
Benzodiazepines are a prescription drug sedative used to treat a variety of conditions. They are classified as Schedule IV in the Controlled Substances Act. Some of the conditions that Benzodiazepine can treat include:
Insomnia
Anxiety
Seizures
Muscle tension
Panic disorders
When used as prescribed under the supervision of a medical professional, Benzodiazepines can be very useful in the treatment of these disorders. Many people are able to live healthy, happy lives while taking Benzodiazepines to curb the symptoms of their various conditions. However, because of the addictive nature of Benzodiazepines, a well-intentioned user can quickly escalate into someone suffering from a full blown drug addiction.
You may be more familiar with Benzodiazepines’ various brand names, which include:
Ativan
Xanax
Librium
Klonopin
Valium
Halcion
Niravam
Restoril
Tranxene
Alprazolam
Are Benzodiazepines Addictive?
Benzodiazepines work on the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid) by calming the nerve impulses. This helps to calm anxiety and other panic disorders, as well as relax the user. Benzodiazepines also surge your dopamine levels, which floods your brain with the feel-good neurotransmitter. This sudden and strong wave of pleasure and euphoria can become irresistible to its users.
The more you take benzodiazepines, the more tolerance you will build. This is a hallmark of addiction; needing more and more in order to achieve a high and going through...
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