How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Lorazepam?
Because lorazepam is a fast acting benzodiazepine drug with five unique properties that allow it to be used to treat a variety of ailments including the following:
- Anxiety and panic attacks using the anxiolytic property of lorazepam
- Sleep disorders using the sedative/hypnotic properties of lorazepam
- Seizures using the anticonvulsant property of lorazepam
- Nausea and vomiting using the muscle relaxant property of lorazepam
- Pre-surgical treatment using the amnesic property of lorazepam
Lorazepam has also been used to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. However, lorazepam has a higher addiction potential than any other prescription benzodiazepine.
Who Can Use Lorazepam?
Lorazepam is a Schedule IV drug, as it has the potential to create tolerance quickly and produce dependence and addiction in users. People who are under the age of 18 are at increased risk, because the safety of lorazepam has not been determined for this age range. In addition, because the elderly typically have suppressed body processes, caution is recommended for elderly using lorazepam because of its significant sedative abilities. People with impaired liver or kidney function or individuals who have a history of drug abuse or alcoholism are warned against using lorazepam.
How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Lorazepam?
Lorazepam is a widely abused drug for the following reasons:
- Lorazepam combines all benzodiazepine properties into one drug
- Lorazepam is fast-acting
- Lorazepam is prescribed for a variety of reasons
If abused, lorazepam creates tolerance quickly and easily. Tolerance leads to increased drug use or abuse, as users want to experience the effects that accompanied early use. A person can become addicted to lorazepam within a month of taking it at prescribed levels. Unfortunately, many people seeking the initial level of relief decide to take more than prescribed or to take the medication more frequently than prescribed. Both of these behaviors lessen the time it takes for a person to become addicted to lorazepam.
Lorazepam Addiction Recovery
Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that are typically difficult to withdraw from on your own, and if you are addicted to lorazepam, the recommended course of action is to seek professional assistance for the physical detox component of rehab. Medically supervised detox services provide careful monitoring of a person going through detox to ensure that the process is safe and as comfortable as possible.
Get Help for Lorazepam Abuse and Addiction
Within a short period of time, a person can become addicted to lorazepam. Getting help for addiction as quickly as possible gives a person the best opportunity to recover and live a productive life. It may seem overwhelming now, but it is possible and we can help, so please call our toll-free helpline. We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about lorazepam addiction treatment. We are here to help.
