Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that are highly abused and readily available in the united states, additionally individuals who use of abuse these drugs can become tolerant to the medication which can lead to addiction. Benzodiazepines are normally medications that are prescribed by doctors as a central nervous system depressants, or as a treatment for anxiety disorders. Addiction to benzodiazepines can occur in as little as 2-4 weeks with normal use.
Some of the common examples of benzodiazepine medications are: Xanax, Klonopin, Rivotril, Valium, Ativan, Restoril, Rohypnol, and Dalmane. Some of the symptoms of abuse are depression, drowsiness, memory loss, dizziness or lack of coordination, diarrhea, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, slurred speech and confusion.
Many times individuals who are suffering from Benzodiazepine addiction will require a medically supervised withdrawal and detoxification due to the effects of these drugs on the mind and body. Some of the symptoms of withdrawal include: gastrointestinal problems, joint and muscle pain, aggression, anxiety, depression, mood swings, respiratory and vision problems.
