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Why are benzos
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They make people do stupid things man, simply put. Both times Ive been arrested, I was on xanax....just sayin. And when you combine them with other things that are sold freely then it can lead to real problems.
Also the dependence factor....they are obviously extremely addictive both mentally and physically. They can also lead to seizures if you don't taper off this drug correctly.
Also the dependence factor....they are obviously extremely addictive both mentally and physically. They can also lead to seizures if you don't taper off this drug correctly.
Good question. The rationale behind restriction of most drugs lies somewhere between perceived potential destructive tendencies to society and the individual. Several currently restricted psychoactive substances were well integrated into many societies since before the modern era, but the Western globalization effort/complex can arguably only stand if we allow two drugs without restriction: alcohol and tobacco. Benzodiazepines stimulate the reward pathway and are relatively novel - a combination which could synergize destruction in the aforementioned forms.
Yet they primarily work through a neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), which ethanol is known to also increase levels of. They are furthermore much more safe than ethanol, as it requires many grams of, for instance, alprazolam (which is active at .125mg) to kill oneself whereas one could undergo fatal respiratory depression after ingesting ten ounces of pure enthanol. The problem lies in ease of consuming pills versus ingesting a caustic liquid. Additionally, benzodiazepines are notorious for inducing a state in which one is severely inebriated though doesn't realize it, causing reckless endangerment like driving under the influence. Alcohol doesn't display this dynamic to such an extent.
They are schedule four drugs though (excepting rohypnol or flunitrazepam), relfecting their similar action to ethanol.
Not every country controls benzodiazepines so much.
One has no incentive to ingest copious amounts of NSAIDs.
Yet they primarily work through a neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), which ethanol is known to also increase levels of. They are furthermore much more safe than ethanol, as it requires many grams of, for instance, alprazolam (which is active at .125mg) to kill oneself whereas one could undergo fatal respiratory depression after ingesting ten ounces of pure enthanol. The problem lies in ease of consuming pills versus ingesting a caustic liquid. Additionally, benzodiazepines are notorious for inducing a state in which one is severely inebriated though doesn't realize it, causing reckless endangerment like driving under the influence. Alcohol doesn't display this dynamic to such an extent.
They are schedule four drugs though (excepting rohypnol or flunitrazepam), relfecting their similar action to ethanol.
Not every country controls benzodiazepines so much.
One has no incentive to ingest copious amounts of NSAIDs.
T. Calderone
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Maybe in Scotland people can buy meds over the counter, like codeine. But in the U.S. it's prohibited. Also we must be age 21 to purchase alcohol. We have enacted laws in many states that prohibit children from buying cough syrup and cold medications because of abuse potential. It was reaching epidemic proportions in the U.S. Hence the reason doctors have tightened up with prescribing benzos and narcotic pain medication. I imagine the UK has also experienced this problem as well and taken a similar stance.
falsifiedhypothesi
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Well first as already stated its quite easy to OD on them in combination with other CNS depressants. There is also the fact that they can cause blackouts and make people do unbelievably stupid things. On top of all that the physical withdrawals can kill you. All of this makes benzos a very dangerous class of drugs, much more dangerous than codeine and dihydrocodeine in my opinion.
Whether a drug is controlled or not isn't really based on logic or science. In the US marijuana is schedule 1, meaning it is unsafe, highly prone to abuse, and has no medical use whatsoever. That's obviously false. LSD and mushrooms are illegal and punished severely, despite having a long history of being safe and nonaddictive. Drug laws don't make sense, it's as simple as that.
That said, benzos definitely require caution when using. As mentioned above they can kill you when mixed with other depressants including alcohol. They can cause amnesia and incredibly poor judgment. They are highly addictive and the withdrawals are dangerous and miserable. They are best used sparingly in my opinion.
That said, benzos definitely require caution when using. As mentioned above they can kill you when mixed with other depressants including alcohol. They can cause amnesia and incredibly poor judgment. They are highly addictive and the withdrawals are dangerous and miserable. They are best used sparingly in my opinion.
TheLostBoys
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^^^^^^
This.......if it makes you happy/puts a smile on your face, its illegal.
They say these drugs were hitting epidemic proportions, lol......what has alcohol & tobacco done to the public?
Alcohol & tobacco cause more deaths per year than all other drugs combined.........
SkyblueMolly
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Like how government recently illegalized DMAA(Dimethylamylamine) and the 2C-x series.
Many people use benzodiazepines for recreational purposes instead of treating extreme anxiety. Mix in lack of responsibility and you're headed for trouble. There's also the fact that it's fatal when mixed with large amounts of booze. It takes a responsible person to figure out the way of the benzo. It's important to take the environment you're in into consideration and find stuff to do and more positive places to go. Like to see the benzo as an aid, not a crutch. It's a good idea to have hydroxyzine as well as it's sort of good for anxiety and makes you sor of sleepy. Never mix benzos with large amounts of booze. An antidepressant could also be a good idea to have. The hydroxyzine, antidepressant, and benzo trio = safety net. Benzos alone = You could well be playing with fire. Responsibilty matters! Stay cool. %)
Side note: Sometimes there are other problems alongside extreme anxiety and not extreme anxiety alone. If you taken a few too many benzo's, maybe switch to hydroxyzine and some other stuff for a while. Again, experts say benzos can become addictive so be careful. It also depends on the type of benzodiazepine.
Many people use benzodiazepines for recreational purposes instead of treating extreme anxiety. Mix in lack of responsibility and you're headed for trouble. There's also the fact that it's fatal when mixed with large amounts of booze. It takes a responsible person to figure out the way of the benzo. It's important to take the environment you're in into consideration and find stuff to do and more positive places to go. Like to see the benzo as an aid, not a crutch. It's a good idea to have hydroxyzine as well as it's sort of good for anxiety and makes you sor of sleepy. Never mix benzos with large amounts of booze. An antidepressant could also be a good idea to have. The hydroxyzine, antidepressant, and benzo trio = safety net. Benzos alone = You could well be playing with fire. Responsibilty matters! Stay cool. %)
Side note: Sometimes there are other problems alongside extreme anxiety and not extreme anxiety alone. If you taken a few too many benzo's, maybe switch to hydroxyzine and some other stuff for a while. Again, experts say benzos can become addictive so be careful. It also depends on the type of benzodiazepine.
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treezy z
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DMAA was an idiotic scheduling. they're all idiotic actually but DMAA was a harmless little boost, get you amped up without amphetamine-like downsides.
SkyblueMolly
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^^^^^^
RIHGT ON! You know the government's motto, "if it improves people's life and is fun and safe, ban it".