cowardescent
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People say benzos/alcohol are one of the two worst drugs to withdraw from as they can kill and you have shitty side effects. Would it be more accurate to say GABAergic drugs (benzos, alcohol, barbituates, GHB, Z-drugs) can all cause horrendous symptoms if used extensively?
Why are they so bad? Many people who use strong opiates like heroin/morphine say that although the withdrawal is bad, it's 'superficial' and somewhat manageable (aches, shaky legs, depression). GABA withdrawal seems to permeate every aspect of someone (seizures, anxiety, depression, memory problems, skin sensitivity, aggression).
I've read somewhere that it may be because that GABA receptors are the most abundant throughout the human body compared to opioid receptors, cannabinoid receptors etc... This would mean that GABA drugs are very effective in slowing down the whole body for sleep, anxiety, etc.. but on the other hand, if someone withdraws, they'll experience much more side effects than if they were experiencing withdrawal of their cannabinoid receptors.
Why are they so bad? Many people who use strong opiates like heroin/morphine say that although the withdrawal is bad, it's 'superficial' and somewhat manageable (aches, shaky legs, depression). GABA withdrawal seems to permeate every aspect of someone (seizures, anxiety, depression, memory problems, skin sensitivity, aggression).
I've read somewhere that it may be because that GABA receptors are the most abundant throughout the human body compared to opioid receptors, cannabinoid receptors etc... This would mean that GABA drugs are very effective in slowing down the whole body for sleep, anxiety, etc.. but on the other hand, if someone withdraws, they'll experience much more side effects than if they were experiencing withdrawal of their cannabinoid receptors.