Dependence on benzodiazepines has been reported when they have been used continuously for many months or years. This does not mean that patients are "addicted" to their medication. Addiction is a pattern of drug abuse characterized by an overwhelming preoccupation with the use of a drug, including build up of a physical tolerance to the drug's effects and intense drug-seeking behaviour.

The benzodiazepines used most often are: Alprazolam (Xanax); Chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax, Libritabs); Clonazepam (Klonopin); Diazepam (Valium, Valrelease); Estazolam (Prosom); Flurazepam (Dalmane); Lorazepam (Ativan); Oxazepam (Serax); Quazepam (Doral); Temazepam (Restoril); Triazolam (Halcion).

How does it begin and when does a pattern of behavior become an addiction? Some individuals seem to have the expertise to use a substance or engage in a behavior periodically over a period of years without becoming 'hooked.' Others; however are not capable of stopping and become addicted. The causes of addiction have been studied for several years. In bountious ways, addiction is caused by the emotion the substance or behavior brings about in the user.

Benzodiazepines may be useful, in low doses, for patients with schizophrenia who are beginning to show signs of relapse and may help to avoid the necessity of major increases in neuroleptic medication. They may also be useful in treating mania.

a general rule it is best to separate antacid use and any other medications by at least 1 hour. When antacids are only taken occasionally, this seldom presents a serious problem. Since there are so many good medications to reduce stomach acid, some of them over-the-counter, it is unusual to require frequent antacid use during the day and night.

Benzodiazepines are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. They are sedative hypnotic drugs which relieve anxiety with less harmful side effects than the barbiturates. The benzodiazepine class of drugs include: Diazepam (Valium), Oxazepam(Serax), Chlordiazepoxide(Librium), Chlorazepate(Tranxene), Temazepam(Restoril), Alprazolam (Xanax), Triazolam (Halcion), Lorazepam(Ativan) and Prazepam (Centrax).

Treatment can take many different forms, vary in length of time and take place in a variety of settings. For many, treatment is a long term process that involves multiple attempts to achieve recovery.

No. Such drugs are considered excluded from the Medicare Part D benefit. For those individuals who have both Medicare Part D and Medicaid, Medicaid will cover the benefit for benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain over-the-counter medications.

Answer: We are only experienced in withdrawal of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine like drugs so it would be impossible to give advice on every individual drug or drug class as there are literally thousands of different drug classes on the market. It is recommended that no drug is abruptly discontinued especially if it affects the central nervous system.

Start drinking more green juices, including wheat grass, which will help alkalize your blood and reduce cravings for coffee and caffeine. To help avoid withdrawl problems, consider migrating off gradually with half decaf, working your way to 100% decaf or hot tea. Remember, part of the addiction can be the experience (going to a cafe or wrapping your hands around a big, warm mug), so look for ways to replicate the experience without the caffeine.

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Drug addiction is a complex brain disease. It is characterised by compulsive, at times uncontrollable, drug craving, seeking, and use that persist even in the face of extremely negative consequences. Drug seeking becomes compulsive, in large part as a result of the effects of prolonged drug use on brain functioning and on behaviour. For many people, drug addiction becomes chronic, with relapses possible even after long periods of abstinence.