Posted by chemist on July 25, 2004, at 13:41:40
In reply to Re: the WORST withdrawal (what-would-chemist-say?), posted by Cressida on July 25, 2004, at 5:06:16
hello there, chemist here....i would say that i agree with Cressida 100%....all the best, chemist
> "I would say that Effexor and Paxil are probably the worst. I believe this means they are addictive, much more addictive than most of the benzodiazapines and stimulants"
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> Is Paxil dependence a larger concern for clinicians than dependence on Dexedrine? I believe the addictive potential is greater for the benzodiazapines and especially the stimulants. Stimulants have desirable and undesirable properties that make them addictive.
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> The stimulants have a rapid onset of action that produce an immediate change in consciousness or perception. Also, the substances feed the reward systems in the brain by *primarily* acting on dopaminergic systems. Paxil and Effexor don't exert an effect on dopamine.
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> The symptoms of psychological withdrawal following substance use account for the undesirable properties that make them addictive. Avoid the lows, maintain the highs. Stimulants are classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance. They are closely regulated by the government and DEA. Anyway, that's my two cents. I wonder how chemist or someone else would respond?
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