07-14-2018, 06:27 PM
(07-14-2018, 05:37 PM)G.Elias Wrote: Very true Icarus,the number of younger people getting addicted to @alps is going through the roof, some will want to quit at some point, i just dont know how some are going to manage to do it as the support for getting off benzos is almost non existent in the UK at least, gps refuse to help you taper, all that is on offer is basic detox centers which some just cant either access or would prefer a slower and safer taper.At some point government and health care really need to start helping people who want to get off benzos instead of fobbing them off with anti-depressants.I 100% agree with you, ive had alot of friends IRL with young adult aged siblings who have gone through this problem, and when they are informed enough about quitting outright to the point where they are honest about their addiction and request the taper program, the doctors see this as "drug seeking" and go straight to things like mirtazapine or trazadone.
I understand psychological impact from long term benzo use is seriously damaging. But from what ive observed with people on anti depressents for the usual 6-12 months. That is pretty damaging in its own right!, and once again its just causing the body and mind to rely on something else. And encourages addictive behaviour.
There isnt enough education surrounding this in every area. Growing up, and with the doctors that most trust without question.
Code:
"Never regret thy fall,
O Icarus of the fearless flight
For the greatest tragedy of them all
Is never to feel the burning light."