Posted by jms600 on December 22, 2003, at 16:22:54
In reply to why is xanax addicting, posted by 1980Monroe on December 21, 2003, at 10:31:32
Hi,
I think Scott-d-o hit the mark by stating that benzodiazepines are not psychologically adicitive. You don't crave the drug, but your body does become physically dependent on the drug.
If someone does become dependent on bezos, they continue to take the drug to avoid the withdrawal effects they would experience if they were to stop the drug suddenly. They don't take the drug because they crave and desire it.
Fortunately, I have never experienced dependence on benzos, but I have grown tolerant to them. Although Valium is a very effective drug for anxiety, I now have to take around 30mg before it has any effect on my anxiety. Quite an uncomfortable thought when I consider that I only take perhaps one or two doses, on average, a month.
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