Posted by Viridis on December 14, 2003, at 3:58:29
In reply to Klonopin is More Addictive!!!, posted by Mimi on December 13, 2003, at 16:44:31
Addiction is pretty rare with benzos. What people often call "addiction" is medical dependency -- your system gets used to a medication, and gradual withdrawal is necessary if you decide to stop it. No fun, but it's more of a problem with some of the most commonly-prescribed antidepressants than with benzos, and also is an issue with many blood pressure meds etc.
My point is that there are many meds that are hard to get off of, and there's nothing "special" about benzos. If you need these drugs, then you have to weigh the benefits against the negatives, should you discontinue them. But "addiction" is a very minor concern for most people, especially in comparison to the potential benefits..
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