Here is all that you need to know if you are attacked by Ativan.
Attacked by Ativan
Ativan is a benzodiazepine with use as a sedative, muscle relaxant or tranquilizer. It is also the brand name for the drug lorazepam. It is in the class of psychoactive drugs. Further, it is one of the most abused pharmaceutical drugs in the US. Other benzodiazepines (or ‘benzos’) include Xanax and Valium. Ativan may be prescribed to treat patients who suffer from:
- Anxiety
- Nervous tension
- Psychological problems
- Insomnia
- Epilepsy
Ativan users develop a tolerance over time. A tolerance is the body’s way of getting used to a drug. Overtime, a user will need to continually up their dosage in order to feel the same effects. Because Ativan is such a powerful drug, it is rarely prescribed for periods longer than four months.
Ativan, like most other benzos, works by blocking the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter to essentially slow down overactive mental processes. It is commonly sold in a tablet/pill form and takes around 45 minutes to start feeling the effects. Xanax operates much in the same way as Ativan, but Xanax is more popular in mainstream culture and on the streets. Given that Ativan is a depressant, the side effects will include drowsiness and tiredness. Some other side effects include:
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
Have you been felt attacked by Ativan? Ativan is considered to be a Schedule IV Controlled Substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). According to the DEA, a Schedule IV substance is one which has “a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III.” DEA definitions are based on a relative scale where the drugs are essentially compared in their potential for abuse. While the definition for Schedule IV includes “low potential for abuse”, it is important to realize that it is in comparison to much more potent and dangerous drugs such as Codeine or Ketamine. Ativan is addictive because not only does Ativan create physical dependence, but it creates a psychological dependence also. People who abuse Ativan have a high probability of seeing negative consequences in their life, but will continue to abuse the drug, hence attacked by Ativan.
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