Meth Addiction Resource Center

• Jan
  04

  What Is Librium?

  

  Librium is a prescription drug that is mainly used to treat types of anxiety disorders and it can be a very addictive drug. A person can feel withdrawal symptoms if they stop taking Librium and they will feel them more so the more they are addicted and if they have taken the drug for a long time.

  Many times if a person has a severe addiction to Librium, they will have to go through the difficult detox process.

  However, the detox process can be one of the first, and most important steps, when one is serious about dealing with their Librium addiction.

  Librium is a prescribed drug and it is one that should be taken only with the recommended usage. Like most narcotics, the more a person is addicted to Librium the more they will have to take to feel the effects. Also, the more a person takes Librium the more they will become addicted to the drug as well as build up a tolerance for it.

  Why Is Librium Prescribed?

  Librium is in a class of drugs that are referred to as Benzodiazepines and it is prescribed by doctors, mainly, for anxiety disorders as well as to treat the symptoms of alcoholism withdrawal. Librium works on the human body, as it slows down the nerves in the brain, ergo the central nervous system. Librium comes in capsule, tablet, slow release tablet, and liquid form.

  Librium Use Side Effects

  The side effects that a person feels from Librium will depend on the person as well as how much of the drug they have taken and how long they have taken it for. Not every person will feel the side effects of Librium. The intensity will also depend, as it is on a person-to-person basis. Some of the potential side effects of taking Librium are:

  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Rashes on the Skin
  • Nausea
  • Lightheaded
  • Slurring of the Speech
  • Vision Impairment
  • Tired Feeling
  • Constipation
  • Types of Sexual Dysfunction

  The moment a person feels any of these side effects, they should consult a physician. Also, the more a person feels these side effects, the more likely it is that they have become addicted to Librium.

  Librium Addiction

  As stated before Librium can be a very addictive drug and a person can feel both physical as well as mental addiction to Librium. If a person ingests the drug every single day and does so for extended periods of time, the more likely it is that they will become addicted to the drug. A person can increase their chance of Librium addiction if they use it in combination with other drugs as well as alcohol. It has been shown that Librium can increase the feeling of euphoria, as well as a more relaxed feeling, if a person takes opiates as well as marijuana. It has also been shown that Librium can lessen the negative effects of stimulant drugs such as Cocaine or meth.

  Librium Addiction Withdrawal

  When a person becomes addicted to Librium, their body becomes used to it and they will have a hard time functioning in a normal way if they do not have the drug in their system. Also, the more abrupt a person stops taking Librium, the more they will feel the withdrawal symptoms. Some of the withdrawal symptoms associated with Librium are:

  • Seizures
  • Panic Attacks
  • Palpitations of the Heart
  • Changes in Personality
  • Loss of Memory
  • Sweating and Fever
  • Depression and Anxiety

  Most overdoses with Librium are with a combination of other drugs, especially with other CNS depressants, but people can have an overdose on Librium by itself. A few of the symptoms of a Librium overdose include mental confusion, hyperventilation, hypertension, a change in normal motor functions, and coma.

  Librium Abuse Detox

  Librium detox may be needed if a person has a severe addiction to the drug and it is a very difficult process. Just like with other types of narcotics, the best way to go through the tough Librium detox process is to do so at an in-patient type of drug treatment center. The reason for this is that at an in-patient treatment facility there will be a medical staff on site to help the person go through the detox process. Also, if a person is at an in-patient drug treatment program it will be very hard for them to leave the premises in order to get their hands on Librium.

  Talking with a professional drug addiction counselor is important for anybody that wants to overcome their Librium addiction. They can help an addict find the right type of drug treatment program, which is very important, especially if a person has to go through the Librium detox process.

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  Posted on January 4th, 2016

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