Posted by laima on February 21, 2007, at 6:55:02
In reply to why are benzodiazpines abused? like opiates..., posted by rjlockhart on February 21, 2007, at 0:16:34
In case of something like xanax, I think "abuse" happens if the person developes a tolerance, and then is quite desperate to get that same relaxing effect again, but requires more of the drug to do so. Or, a desire to "check out", a stress vacation of some sort.With stims, I think it has to do with chasing the euphoria which they can bring on. Or an attempt to lengthen the day to get more work done. Or, to counteract grogginess from having used too many benzos.
That's my opinion, anyway.
> I take Xanax, responsibly. But i was wondering....there is a tendency to want to take more i think to get some sort of relaxing effect thats why its abused.
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> Opiates are abused for the poppy like high they give you.
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> Stimulnats promote euphoric mental energy.
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> Just asking...
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