Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal - How To Avoid This

Benzodiazepine or benzos for short, is the class of drug that works at the GABA receptors in your brain to produce a relaxing or sedative effect. To treat anxiety and insomnia, benzodiazepines are used. They can also be used by doctors as muscle relaxers – Valium is a good example. They can also be used as a stopper for seizures. Before a procedure such as a colonoscopy, you may be given Ativan or valium.

Ativan and Klonopin are the most common benzodiazepines, or benzos, that we use to treat anxiety.

It’s easy for people to get addicted to benzodiazepines. Here’s why. Benzos cause a tolerance effect. If you take benzos regularly, such as daily or multiple times per week, the tolerance effect can wear off. You’ll need more pills to achieve the same effect. You will now notice that you require two pills to get the same effect as a single pill.

This is known as a medication tolerance effect. This can happen to anyone, and it is not the same thing as addiction. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have been using the medication improperly or have taken an additional dose. Addiction is when you become dependent on the medication in a way that makes it difficult to live without it.

Cognitive declines such as a decreased ability to think clearly and a reduced ability to make decisions quickly are associated with long-term, daily use. Some people may experience balance problems, where they aren’t as stable on their feet. This can lead to falls in elderly people.

This video explains the differences between addiction and dependence. I also explain how to avoid becoming dependent.

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