The 10 Hardest Drugs to Kick

The 10 Hardest Drugs to Kick

9. Benzodiazepines

Dependence Rating: 1.89

There’s a reason your doctor will tell you to taper off these prescription anti-anxiety drugs (Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, et al) after taking them for awhile. Each one increases the effectiveness of a brain chemical called GABA, which reduces the excitability of many other neurons and decreases anxiety. Because benzodiazepines cause rapid tolerance, quitting cold turkey causes a multi-symptom withdrawal that includes irritability, anxiety and panic attacks—enough to make just about anybody fall right back into benzo's comforting arms.

http://www.thefix.com/content/10-hardest-addictive-drugs-to-kick7055#slide9

I am glad to see it made the list, but I think there are factors not being taken into account, such as severity of withdrawal, and economic impact, and impact on family (divorce rates, etc), lack of appropriate warnings and withdrawal support...

I think putting Nicotine at #2 is disingenuous considering I can get over the country detox assistance.

I am glad to see it made the list, but I think there are factors not being taken into account, such as severity of withdrawal, and economic impact, and impact on family (divorce rates, etc), lack of appropriate warnings and withdrawal support...

 

 

I think putting Nicotine at #2 is disingenuous considering I can get over the country detox assistance.

Good point, Hambil. 

I do find it validating to see that benzodiazepines made the list.