Benzodiazipine Addiction

Benzodiazepines (commonly known as benzos) are widely used to treat anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal and are highly addictive. Benzodiazepines are referred to as  ‘Minor Tranquillisers’, though the effects are by no means minor and are highly addictive if used for prolonged periods of time. There approximately 30 different types of benzodiazepine. Some of the more common are; Diazepam, Oxazepam, Nitrazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Flunitrazepam, Bromazepam, Clonazepam. There is little evidence of the effectiveness of Benzodiazipines for anxiety after  4 to 6 months.