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Benzodiazepine Addiction Drug
Rehab
Benzodiazepine Should Not Be
Used With
Other substances that cause CNS depression, including
Alcohol Prescription opioid pain medicines Some over-the-counter cold and
allergy medications
Possible Negative Effects of
Benzodiazepine
Seizures following a rebound in brain activity
after reducing or discontinuing use
Effects Of the
Long Term Use of Benzodiazepine
Potential for tolerance,
physical dependence, withdrawal, and/or addiction and need of a drug rehab
Effects Of the Short Term Use of
Benzodiazepine
A "sleepy" and uncoordinated feeling during the
first few days, as the body becomes accustomed - tolerant - to the effects,
these feelings diminish.
Benzodiazepine and the
Body
CNS depressants slow brain activity through actions on the
GABA system and, therefore, produce a calming effect.
Benzodiazepine is Generally Prescribed For
Anxiety
Tension Panic attacks Acute stress reactions Sleep disorders Anesthesia (at
high doses)
Examples of CNS Depressants
- Benzodiazepines
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (Librium)
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Triazolam (Halcion)
- Estazolam (ProSom)
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