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Benzos could be regulated for use and the risks could be fully explained

By Hicbd
Tue Jan 18 2022 6:46 pm

"She explained that since benzos work so well for anxiety and sleeplessness and patients immediately respond to them, doctors are quick to prescribe them. But patients can quickly develop a tolerance, leading to higher and higher doses, and painful withdrawal symptoms between doses. Long-term use can even cause neurological damage, Lembke said."

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https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/dangers-rising-benzo-prescriptions-raise-alarms-next-drug-crisis-n895361
https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/benzodiazepine-epidemic
https://windwardway.com/rehab-blog/jordan-peterson-finishes-lengthy-treatment-for-addiction/

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Personal Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) U.S. Healthcare Psychiatry Prescription Drugs / Medicine Pharmaceutical Industry Doctors Addiction / Drug Addiction

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