Drug Abuse Klonopin
Drug Abuse Klonopin
Anti-Anxiety Drugs that are Commonly Prescribed
With the ever-increasing demands in our lives, it is not surprising to find more incidences of panic and anxiety attacks. Due to the need to fix problems quickly, taking anti-anxiety medication seems to be an easy solution for most of us. Benzodiazepines, antidepressants, buspirone and beta-blockers are the main types of anti-anxiety medication in use. The question is do these drugs work and are they safe to use?
The most common anti-anxiety drugs are Benzodiazepines. These include Ativan, Klonopin and Valium. Klonopin also known as Clonazepam is fast acting and effective during an anxiety attack. In fact, one can get relief from a serious anxiety attack within one hour of the attack. This is because it slows down the central nervous system and reduces the effects of brain chemicals that cause anxiety. Klonopin works by reducing brain activity. This unfortunately can also lead to serious side effects such as:
• Slurred speech
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Memory loss or forgetfulness
• Dizziness
• Depression
Prozac falls in the antidepressant group of anti-anxiety drugs. It is preferred over Benzodiazepines because it has a lower risk of dependency and abuse. Prozac is one of the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI’s), which treat panic disorder. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors treat panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Since it takes a longer time to be effective than other anti-anxiety medication, Prozac is limited to anxiety problems that require ongoing treatment. This is because the take up to four to six weeks to begin relieving anxiety symptoms. Continued Prozac use can cause the following side effects:
• Dizziness
• Weight gain
• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Sexual Dysfunction
Buspirone or BuSpar is a very good option for people with a substance abuse history. It is also good for older individuals as it acts as a mild tranquilizer. This anti-anxiety medication increases serotonin in the brain and decreases dopamine. It is important to decrease dopamine levels, as it seems to increase in individuals suffering from anxiety attacks. Buspirone is popular since it does not impair memory, is not addictive, has minimal withdrawal effects and is not sedating. The common buspirone side effects include:
• Upset stomach
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
Taking anti-anxiety medication does not eliminate the underlying cause of panic attacks and anxiety disorders. For long-term anxiety treatment, one needs to make major lifestyle changes. Most physicians, while prescribing anti-anxiety drugs, insist on regular exercise, adequate sleep and a healthy diet. Anti-anxiety drugs are not a cure. It is important to figure out the benefits and weigh them against the drawbacks before you decide to use these drugs. You should also seek advice from your medical practitioner before using anti-anxiety medication.
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I’m frustrated because 1st topic I selected (Post-traumatic stress disorder & substance abuse), the professor said it was too broad, & I changed it to something else (people with mental disabilities abusing Klonopin), & now she says it’s too narrow. It has to be on substance abuse being related to disability, & I also have to pick a side (argument) on whether I’m for or against the specific drug usage being associated with a specific disability & explain why. I’ve never been good @ writing papers.
Dissociative disorders and abuse of xanax. Many in-patient hospitals use xanax as a fast acting anxiety relief medication. They are prescribing these PRN, as needed, to the people who are trying to deal with past abuse, all the while they are getting hooked on a medication that puts them into a haze to calm them instead of letting them deal with their issues in the hospital setting. It seems as if the workers in the hospitals just want the people “calmed” for their time in there and do not care about the after effects of xanax once they are out of the hospital. Xanax, once the body starts to build a tolerance to it, makes the person even more anxious, leading to more problems than what they had going into the hospital. I know of six people who have suffered due to this. You can mail me if you would like to know more.
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