Resources
Category: Benzo Addiction
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How Xanax Use Affects Our Brain and Body — And Can Lead to Addiction
One common benzodiazepine is Xanax, also known by its generic name alprazolam. Xanax is so addictive because the drug acts quickly in the brain and body, often within an hour of being taken.
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What Makes Drugs Addictive?
Understanding why drugs are addictive can help us realize that addiction is a biological process, not something we can “turn on and off” at will.
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Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?
Unfortunately, sleeping pills can be habit-forming and addictive, so it’s important to understand which medication you are taking and the long-term risks of its use. To help, we’ve put together some commonly asked questions about sleeping pills and their addictive properties.
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How Addictive are Benzodiazepines?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Benzodiazepines sometimes called benzos or downers, are highly addictive, especially when misused, used long-term, or used concurrently with other sedative drugs. In 2012,…
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Does Addiction Ever Go Away?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Once a person moves from casual use of a substance to addiction, the brain rewires itself to compulsively seek more of the addictive substance….
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What Helps With “Benzo” Withdrawal?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Benzodiazepine, or benzos, are depressant drugs that are typically prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, or other stress-related conditions. Currently, there are more than…
