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I have been taking 0.5 mg of clonazepam twice a day for 10 years as my maintenance for my anxiety disorder. can i be considered an addict?
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You: Take it as prescribed by your doctor. And it is treating a disorder. So I wouldn't call you an addict. Is your body dependent on the medicine. Probably. But it is treating a disorder. If you want to get off the medicine. Talk to your doctor about alternative options. And don't stop unless supervised by a physician
Answered 9/5/2014
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