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Psychiatrists and primary care physicians commonly prescribe benzodiazepines to treat anxiety disorders, some of the most common mental health diagnoses. Due to the strong addictive potential of benzos, there has been a shift to prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which have fewer risks and side effects. Nevertheless, upwards of…
Many people rely on benzodiazepines for years to help them deal with anxiety, insomnia, seizures, or other conditions for which this class of sedative drugs has been prescribed. It is not uncommon for these users to become physically dependent. The line between dependence and addiction is a fine one. In either case, if the dosage…
How can a prescribed medication meant to make you feel less anxious and improve your quality of life end up being dangerous? First, benzodiazepines are not intended for long-term use. Second, the body can become dependent on a benzodiazepine even when used properly, as prescribed. When you realize that benzo withdrawal symptoms begin if a…
Benzodiazepines or benzos fall into the category of pharmaceutical drug that lives a double life as a street drug, meaning it is sometimes taken without medical supervision or guidance. Like any narcotic or other controlled substance, benzos can be very dangerous. Dangerous benzo use can lead to many unwanted consequences, the most serious of which…
Benzodiazepines or benzos are widely used prescription medications. These medications can play an important role in treating certain health issues. However, unless you use them as directed, they can also trigger addiction. Despite this fact, some people get involved in casual benzo use. If you fall into this habit, you inevitably increase your odds of…
Women receive prescriptions for benzodiazepines, or benzos, more often than men. Men and women abuse these sedatives and tranquilizers at the same rate. However, because more women take them, they have a greater overall risk for benzo abuse. If you are affected by this problem, you may experience a range of physical effects. Fortunately, a…
In the U.S., well over two million people have diagnosable problems with prescription medications. Some of these people are affected by damaging, non-addicted abuse. However, many suffer from a full-blown prescription addiction. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid getting addicted to a medication. If you are already affected by prescription addiction in…
Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are some of the most widely prescribed medications in America. Every day, these medications help people cope with significant health issues. However, all too often, they are misused. If you misuse a benzodiazepine, you can develop a serious benzo addiction. It is important to learn more about how this kind…
When people have insomnia or severe anxiety, a doctor may prescribe medications to ease the symptoms. These medications, known as benzodiazepines, can be effective for certain conditions. Unfortunately, proper use of benzodiazepines can deescalate into an addiction. Painted Desert Recovery has an outstanding program to treat benzo addiction in Utah. Our staff of experts has…