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Benzos can i take kava kava if i'm detoxing from benzos
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ODing on kava would take so much effort that it would qualify as a suicide attempt.
I would reccomend kava to anyone detoxing from benzos. Kava can be addicting/habit forming as well, but it will surely help you jot relapse.
Ill take a kava habit over a benzo habit anyday.
I would reccomend kava to anyone detoxing from benzos. Kava can be addicting/habit forming as well, but it will surely help you jot relapse.
Ill take a kava habit over a benzo habit anyday.
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alright, sweet. from what i've read online i get that kava kava is pretty harmless, but in combo with the benzos, i wasn't sure if it would have any serious effects. i've ordered some but i think i'll wait until i've tapered to .5mg/day ativan before starting the kava kava.
Larc, you sound like you have experience with Kava.
How many grams do you usually consume when trying to get a good effect?
One poster said they consume 50grams while another said that was crazy and to only consume 5grams.
I only have about 27 grams so I don't know whether or not I should take it all at once but that seems like it might not be the best idea and that it might be smarter to start with 5 or 10 and see how that feels before I try more.
I also don't want to have a "two-day" drunk experience even though I would like to get as strong an effect as possible preferably, just not one lasting more than like 6-8 hours max.
How many grams do you usually consume when trying to get a good effect?
One poster said they consume 50grams while another said that was crazy and to only consume 5grams.
I only have about 27 grams so I don't know whether or not I should take it all at once but that seems like it might not be the best idea and that it might be smarter to start with 5 or 10 and see how that feels before I try more.
I also don't want to have a "two-day" drunk experience even though I would like to get as strong an effect as possible preferably, just not one lasting more than like 6-8 hours max.
luggage
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oooh yeah good idea ty. i'm definitely gonna want something soothing when i'm totally off it, i already get panic attacks if i'm a few hours late on my taper dose :/ i'll just do sleep hygiene/chamomile until then so i have as little tolerance as possible to the kava. thanks for the advice!!
Some use kava to get off of benzos, doesn't make it safe though.
Also, it can prolong the withdrawal as a constituent of kava may act on the benzodiazepine receptor site.
I'd recommend asking your doctor and doing a gradual taper plan.
Also, it can prolong the withdrawal as a constituent of kava may act on the benzodiazepine receptor site.
I'd recommend asking your doctor and doing a gradual taper plan.
Kava are like benzos, alot dont jotice the subtle high. I highly reccomend starting with doses between 5-10gs. Thats still my go to dose after using it for 2 years or so.
Taking large amounts like you mentioned is not needed. That being said, its fun to do here and there.
It seems like OP is towards the end of his taper plan. Unless he is allergic to kava, it is completely safe. IME kava doesnt extend WD to any noticeable degree,
Taking large amounts like you mentioned is not needed. That being said, its fun to do here and there.
It seems like OP is towards the end of his taper plan. Unless he is allergic to kava, it is completely safe. IME kava doesnt extend WD to any noticeable degree,