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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