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Old Sep 27, 2017, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RedDawn View Post
There is a difference between habituation and addiction.

The body become used to having benzos and adjust accordingly. There is serious withdrawal if benzos are stopped quickly. This is habituation.

Addiction requires a psychological component.

This is not a slam at all on people who suffer from addiction, but just because your body is physically used to benzos doesn't mean you're an addict.
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I agree completely. I think i should start out with a prn valium or ativan. Just for severe anxiety. And see how that works. I have lived without benzos b4, but it was kind of difficult.
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