Benzodiazepines are one of the few substances where stopping abruptly can be more dangerous than continuing. These posts explain why, what a supervised taper involves, and how dependence forms on a prescription taken exactly as directed. If you are taking them daily, do not stop on your own.
Benzodiazepine dependence often starts with a legitimate prescription, and stopping suddenly can be medically dangerous. What benzo addiction treatment in Los Angeles actually involves.
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Making the conscious decision to get clean and actively working towards kicking benzos is already a huge mental hurdle to clear and deserves applause. It’s the first in a series of hurdles with the next big one being detox. The entire process of recovery is a lot of work, no bones about it, but the
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Quitting any drug cold turkey comes with some degree of discomfort but with Xanax that discomfort can turn into a very serious medical issue. Stopping in an instant and doing it without proper supervision or guidance carries the risk of seizures, psychosis and more. So, is quitting Xanax cold turkey dangerous? Yes, it is. Nonetheless, […]
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In recent months, we’ve brought up the risks associated with benzodiazepines (or “benzos,” for short). But there are many drugs that fall into that category; with one particular strain making headlines, as of late. Klonopin is an extremely popular med in that family, often prescribed to treat panic attacks and anxiety. But it is also leading to […]
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When it comes to addictions, prescription dependencies can be difficult to classify. Often times, they start innocently (and for a legitimate purpose) if a person is recovering from surgery or intense pain. And these types of drugs are often thought of differently, since they come from accredited doctors and pharmacies. For those reasons and more, […]
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In today’s world, prescription medications are becoming the gateway drugs of choice for high schoolers and teens. As several major news outlets are now pointing out, the younger addictions and experimentations now involve Xanax, Klonopin and Ativan; all members of the benzodiazepine (or “Benzo“) family. These drugs are often more accessible than the illicit substances […]
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