Benzos

February 2nd, 2012

Benzodiazepines commonly known as Benzos have the distinction of being among the most commonly prescribed depressant medications in the U.S.  There are more than 15 different types of benzos to treat many different psychological and physical illnesses.  Each one of these 15 different benzos produce in a person anxiety relief, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anti-convulsants or mild memory loss inducers.  Many people who have taken them say that benzos have a high potential for abuse especially when they are used with alcohol or opiates.  I know they are being used in that fashion at any given time.

These drugs were discovered by Leo Sternbeck in 1930.  He was working for the Hoffman-LaRoche Company.  This new drug was not introduced to the general public until 57.  That is when Hoffman launched Librium to relieve anxiety.  It wasn’t until the 80s that benzos became one of the most prescribed medications in America.

Benzos will give you impaired thinking, depression, confusion, altered vision, slurred speech, stuttering. vertigo and I do believe the list is longer than this but actually it sounds like these drugs can create some effects that a person was trying to get away from in the first place.  Long term use and abuse can cause impaired thinking, memory and judgment, disorientation, confusion, slurred speech and muscle weakness or lack of coordination.

The best way to get off benzos is to reduce the amount you are taking each day until you feel you can stop all together.  It is not a good idea to just stop, the withdrawals cause great discomfort.

If you are taking some medications to relax or to calm a situation down be aware they could be addicting; ask your doctor many questions and get educated.

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Benzos for An Executive

November 29th, 2011

What we have here is failure to communicate.  That may be an old line from a movie but this 45 year old Executive is having a hard time of it at work.  He can’t seem to get it right when he reports to his boss.  He has been doing this sort of work for 20 years now but for some reason he has reached a plateau and can’t get more production done.  So he goes to see his doctor to tell him of his anxiety and the Doc of course obliges him and gives him benzos.  That is what it is known on the street.  The doctor actually gave him some Valium.  Needless to say this made our executive feel great.  He got relaxed.  He couldn’t produce more but heck now he didn’t’ care if the boss was upset with him.  Benzos is short for benzodiazepine.  They are prescribed by your doctor and they act on your central nervous system, they make you feel sedated and your muscle relaxed.  These have benefits and they also have risks.  I guess the only time it would be beneficial would be if you were having a severe anxious time and would like some relief for a few days.  Beside that it would probably be better to handle whatever situation made you have such anxiety.  You see if you take these pills too long you can develop tolerance and become addicted.

Let’s go back to our executive.  He really likes taking these pills because he doesn’t feel anxious anymore.  He thinks he can handle his boss better but actually he is not producing any better because he is not his old self.  These pills are making him feel tired, like he could sleep all the time.  He starting to have sexual problems and sleep problems even though he wants to sleep it doesn’t come to him.  So he tells that to his doctor and again the doctor obliges him and gives him some amphetamines to wake up and lose weight.  So it’s the uppers in the morning and the anxiety pills when the day gets too rough.  He is now on a downward spiral.  He tries to get off one of the drugs and the withdrawals are very bad.  He has weakness and nausea and he is agitated.  Now we know the rest of the story.  Had he just slowed down when he first got into trouble and figured out what exactly was stressing him out he could have prevented taking any drugs at all.  The real problem lies under all this confusion with these drugs.

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Why Did You Start Taking Drugs?

August 28th, 2011

We want to change something in life so we think maybe I can get rid of this pain in my back if I get a pain killer from the doctor.  Mom has a cabinet full.  Maybe I can get rid of this moodiness if I get some drugs from the corner dealer.  Just for a weekend.  Let’s list some of the reasons young people have given for taking drugs.

To fit in

To escape or relax

To relieve boredom

To seem grown up

To rebel

To experiment

These teens think drugs may be the solution.  But believe me these drugs become a problem.

I know it is hard to face our problems.  We can’t find someone to talk with.  If we do they are usually friends who are taking drugs and their advice will be “try some of these”.  “They will pick you up.”  If you try to talk with your parents they think you are misbehaving and accuse you of doing some wrong things.  So we don’t go there.  Parents don’t understand us.  Or so we think.  Parents were young once also.  So a good conversation with them may be of great help.  Remember they are as afraid to talk with you about drugs as you are talking with them.

If you choose doing drugs over talking with someone you can meet up with consequences that are worse than the problems you are having.  Yes, the real answer is to get all the facts and don’t take drugs.  Talk with someone.

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History of Benzodiazepines

August 20th, 2011

Benzodiazepines, a medical prescription, are used to treat epilepsy, alcoholism, anxiety disorders, and insomnia. Benzodiazepines is a general term that includes over ten different types of medications that each have their own name, but are classified as benzodiazepines. Just as heroin and opium are both classified as opiates, Xanax, Lunesta, Ativan, and Valium are all benzodiazepines.

In 1957, Sternbach, working for Hoffman La Roche in New Jersey, discovered benzodiazepines. It was discovered that they can have anxiolytic, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant effects on the body. Benzodiazepine was released first in the UK in 1960. This benzodiazepine was called chlordiazepoxide or Librium. In 1963, the second benzodiazepine, diazepam, or Valium was released.

During the 1970′s, benzodiazepines were the most commonly prescribed medications. Approximately one in five women and one in ten men living in Europe had been on them at some point or were still on them. They were used long term for people suffering from ordinary life stresses, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Come 1983, there were seventeen benzodiazepines available on the market. Currently, there are at least twenty nine benzodiazepines available for prescription. However, in the 1980′s there were many complaints from people that benzodiazepines were losing their effect and when they tried to stop taking them, they suffered from withdrawal.

People who are suffering from an addiction to benzodiazepines, should not hesitate to find a benzos addiction drug rehab program. They will have great difficulty attempting to wean themselves off of benzodiazepines. And, as with all drugs, in the unlikely event that they succeed in quitting, they have higher chances of a relapse. By letting professionals help them, they can cleanse their body of the drugs thoroughly and feel much better in the end.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with a benzodiazepines addiction, call toll free at 1-877-340-3602.

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Benzodiazepines Side Effects

August 13th, 2011

Benzodiazepines are prescribed for many different health problems, such as epilepsy, insomnia, and anxiety. Benzodiazepines have even been given to alcoholics in order to help them overcome alcoholism.

Numerous benzodiazepines can be found on the top 100 list of the most commonly prescribed medicines. Some examples on the top list that most people have heard of are Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam).

Although, overdosing on benzodiazepines rarely results in death, benzodiazepines can be addictive. When a death does occur, it is usually from mixing benzodiazepines with alcohol. It is critical to never take alcohol with benzodiazepines, as it usually results in death or near death.

Some of the short term withdrawal side effects from benzodiazepines are increased heart rate, increased blood pressure level, insomnia, trembling, diaphoresis, sensory hypersensitivity, delirium, and seizures.

Those who are suffering from an addiction to benzodiazepines should go to a drug rehab program instead of taking matters into their own hands. Professionals know of important steps and ways to assist them that they have no idea about. In addition, a relapse is less likely to occur when people go through a benzos drug rehabilitation program.

There are also alternatives to benzodiazepines that are believed to be safer. These include anticonvulsants, neuroleptics, and antihypertensive agents.

If you or someone you love is fighting with an addiction to benzodiazepines, do not feel embarrassed. Many people are going through the same problem. For help, you can call toll free at 1-877-340-3602.

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New benzodiazepine being abused worldwide

July 26th, 2011

According to the Los Angeles Times, a benzo that has been banned in the United States is gaining popularity in several countries throughout the world.

The drug is called phenazepam, and is a benzodiazepine that was used for treating epilepsy in the United States. However, it has since been banned in the U.S. and in several other countries. The drug is highly dangerous.

Despite the fact of its ban in the United States, the drug is sold in many Eastern European nations. Some people may be obtaining the drug through the Internet.

In Scotland, for instance, doctors reported nine fatalities as a result of phenazepam overdose. Phenazepam caused two deaths in the U.S. in the past year as well. Phenazepam may be being used by drug addicts in place of other benzos that they can’t gain access to.

Prescription drug abuse is a highly dangerous activity. If you or someone you know is addicted to benzos, only a benzos rehab can help.

Many people think that benzos and other prescription drugs are somehow less dangerous than street drugs. Any drug that is abused, however, can create dangerous side effects on its user, including addiction and overdose.

As a matter of fact, in part because of the broad misconceptions about the dangers of prescription drugs, addiction to benzos and other prescriptions has reached record levels in the United States.

For help now with benzodiazepine addiction, call our hotline now at 1-877-340-3602. Our counselors are standing by to assist you in helping your loved one to quit benzos for good.  Only drug abuse rehabilitation can solve the problem.

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Three Doctors Suspended for Unethical Prescription of Benzos

July 10th, 2011

Three doctors were recently suspended by the Singapore Medical Board after it was proven that they violated regulations by being too lax with their prescriptions of benzos and other medications.

The worst offender, Dr. Wong Choo Wai was found guilty of prescribing highly addictive drugs such as benzodiazepines in too high a quantity to patients over long durations. In addition to a six month suspension, Dr. Wai was also forced to pay a fine.

Because benzos are so commonly abused, it’s important that doctors keep a close eye on their patients’ behaviors. A patient who had never before had a thought about abusing drugs may yet become addicted to benzos once they are prescribed them. Once hooked, they may continue to abuse the drug long after their legitimate prescription has run out.

It’s up to doctors to spot patterns of behavior that could indicate potential abuse and take action before their prescription results in the deteriorated health of their patient.

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Benzodiazepenes Addictive, Often Don’t Solve Sleeping Problems

June 22nd, 2011

Benzodiazepenes such as Klonopin are frequently prescribed for sleeping disorders. However, doctors have learned that the medication can actually cause grogginess and lack of energy the next day – a sort of “sleeping pill hangover” that lasts until the next night.

In addition to trouble sleeping, Klonopin is also prescribed for anxiety, seizures and muscle spasms. The drug works by directly affecting the GABA benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. This tends to “knock the patient out,” so to speak. Unfortunately, patients rapidly gain a tolerance to the benzos. When this happens, they either abuse the drugs by taking more than prescribed, or they are left sleepless and stressed out.

Many people experience withdrawal symptoms even when trying to stop taking a normal dose of benzos. Withdrawal symptoms include agitation, nausea, sweating, and heart palpitations. Benzos can also cause “rebound insomnia,” where the patient experiences insomnia even worse than before he started taking the drug for a few days.

Some doctors recommend that medication is not the way to go with sleeping problems. Not only can benzodiazepines such as Klonopin become addictive. It has been found that therapy can be more beneficial than drugs, and is always safer.

Time and time again, we find that the new “wonder drug” designed to solve all our problems just ends up creating more problems.

If you or your loved one has started to have a problem with benzodiazepenes or other prescription drugs, we can help. Call our benzos rehab hotline at 1-877-340-3602.

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New Study: Benzo Prescriptions on Decline

May 16th, 2011

A British study recently looked at addiction to benzodiazapene and other prescription drugs commonly abused.

The study found that while most prescriptions issued by doctors in the U.K. follow medical guidelines, long-term prescription of benzos and other drugs increases the likelihood that the patient becomes addicted.

Prescribing of benzos has decreased overall, but more and more prescriptions are being issued for other addictive drugs.

The Public Health Minister, Anne Milton, issued a statement to the effect that addiction to prescription drugs such as benzos can be just as damaging as addiction to street drugs.

Critics of this recent study point out that it was conducted by the medical community and seemed to brush over the very real problem of prescription drug addiction in England.

Benzodiazepene is a highly addictive substance. Attempting to withdraw from it can cause anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain or burning and depression. Some people who are addicted to benzodiazepenes who try to quit cold turkey are often completely stopped in their efforts by the severity of detox symptoms. They can even go into withdrawal seizures.

Long term use of benzodiazepene has been proven to cause brain damage.

If you or someone you love has a problem with benzos or other prescription drugs, we can help. We have been providing effective help to the victims of benzo addiction and their families for decades. While benzos are some of the hardest drugs to quit, with professional help you can get your life back. Over 75% of our clients graduate from our drug rehab for benzos abuse and go on to lead sober, happy lives.

Call our hotline now at 1-877-340-3602 to get the help you deserve. You don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to help you overcome benzodiazepine addiction.

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Opioid Dependency and Prescriptions Linked

May 1st, 2011

According to Medscape Medical News, doctors need to be more careful when prescribing “benzos” (benzodiazepines) to teens. Medical personnel need to screen adolescents for opioid addiction before writing the scrip, since opioid abuse frequently stems from personal prescriptions.

A retrospective medical survey revealed that an average of two thirds of all teens receiving treatment at a hospital for addiction had a history of at least one prescription for opiates in the past two years. What is more, the average patient had an average of five prescriptions in that same time period.

The Ohio Automated Prescription Reporting System, which is designed to detect and prevent prescription drug abuse, backs up this study, and points out that doctors aren’t sufficiently careful when going to the prescription pad. While some obvious prescription abusers bounced doctor to doctor, there were many who were getting an inordinate amount of prescriptions from the exact same doctor.

One psychiatrist pointed out that opioids and “benzos” such as Xanax, Ativan, Serax, Librium, Paxipam, Restoril and Vailum really shouldn’t be prescribed to teens at all. According to this psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffrey T. Junig, opioid prescriptions tend their patients toward addictive thinking, and the desire to change mood through medications and other substances. He said that tolerance, withdrawal, and psychological dependency can all result from an opioid prescription.

Benzodiazepines are frequently abused in the United States. While the common misconception amongst teens and adults is that “benzos” are somehow safer than street drugs because they are prescribed by doctors, the actual truth is that no prescription is safe unless it’s taken in the exact prescribed dose by the exact person it is prescribed to. Many prescription drugs can be more addictive and create more problems than street drugs, and many street drug addicts frequently use prescription drugs as a replacement for their drug of choice. The truth is that many street drugs had their origin as prescription drugs.

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