Posted by Fred23 on June 15, 2004, at 18:47:37
In reply to Re: want to use valium for alcohol detox on my own, posted by sophie33 on June 15, 2004, at 4:14:54
> I'm still on the valium but now only at night-no more during the day!
A theory I've mentioned here a few times is that since the predisposition to alcoholism is a genetic flaw in the brain's GABA handling, that a constant low dosage of a benzo would be just the thing to counteract that.
It may be that those are the people who fit the definition of Bob's link titled "Appropriateness of long-term treatment with benzodiazepines" found at http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Appropriateness-of-long-te.html.
As I detailed on another thread, my GP prescribed Ativan for the anxiety that is part of my high blood pressure problem. He didn't want to get involved with my theories about the genetic GABA link, as he is not a psychiatrist.
So I will be testing my theory out on my own, that the Ativan will offset the constant nagging undercurrent of anxiety I have, simply due my brain chemistry not giving me enough relief from the amount of GABA it has naturally.
It may be that others here would benefit from ongoing low doses of benzos, not just stopping them when the detox phase is done.
(I probably shouldn't add this part, but having felt how much nicer benzos "feel" the attraction of alcohol is greatly reduced.)
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