The addictive potential of some medicines, commonly known as "Green Prescription Drugs", has been anticipated since the introduction of such medicines into the medical system and vigilance has been exercised in terms of monitoring. These drugs, known as the benzodiazepine group, include alprazolam, colazepam and lorazepam as active ingredients. Benzodiazepine group drugs produce very favorable results in short-term treatments in appropriate patients. However, when they are not used at the appropriate time and in the appropriate amount, or when they are not used for the appropriate purpose, they are abused and cause addiction due to their pleasurable or tranquilizing effects.
These medications are prescribed by mental health specialists and often neurologists and are continued for a maximum of two weeks, after which they are withdrawn from treatment according to a plan. However, in recent years, due to the "addiction" in patients taking these medications, patients have been trying to get these medications prescribed and obtained by different doctors. Such drugs, which have a serious addiction potential in long-term use, should be used with caution. If these medications are used in higher doses or durations than planned or recommended, it is absolutely necessary to seek help from a professional team. Just like alcohol or drugs, a serious treatment approach may be needed.
Apart from the benzodiazepine group drugs mentioned above, there are studies and case studies on the addictive effects of drugs such as quetiapine and pregabalin, which are also used in the treatment of different diseases. People who use these drugs should not exceed the dose and duration recommended by their doctors.
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