Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are tranquilizers that are usually prescribed for people who suffer with anxiety, seizures, insomnia, etc. But unfortunately, benzos are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs easily pushing anyone into addiction. We’ll deep dive into the experience of one young adult as she recovered from her own addiction.
SOURCES
National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/benzodiazepines-opioids#Reference
Dasgupta N, Funk MJ, Proescholdbell S, Hirsch A, Ribisl KM, Marshall S. Cohort Study of the Impact of High-Dose Opioid Analgesics on Overdose Mortality. Pain Med Malden Mass. 2016;17(1):85-98. doi:10.1111/pme.12907.
SOURCES
National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/benzodiazepines-opioids#Reference
Dasgupta N, Funk MJ, Proescholdbell S, Hirsch A, Ribisl KM, Marshall S. Cohort Study of the Impact of High-Dose Opioid Analgesics on Overdose Mortality. Pain Med Malden Mass. 2016;17(1):85-98. doi:10.1111/pme.12907.
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