by Keenen Diamond | Nov 20, 2022 | Benzo Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Detox Program, Rehab, Substance Abuse
Benzos, or Benzodiazepines, are psychoactive sedatives. They slow down brain functionality by enhancing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This dulls the central nervous system to create a sense of calm. They are also highly addictive. Many people use benzos due to a...
by Keenen Diamond | May 13, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Each and every substance use disorder is different, and every person struggling with addiction has a different story. When it comes to benzodiazepines, people may begin using them as directed and then graduate to abuse. Others may begin acquiring them and using them...
by Keenen Diamond | Mar 31, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center, Substance Abuse
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a sedative prescribed to people to manage their anxiety and treat panic disorders, seizures, or insomnia. They are also sometimes used as an anesthetic or treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Their uses are valuable, but benzos can also...
