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A member asked:
If someone is addicted to opiates can they also be addicted to benzodiazepines?
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Opiates: Cross addiction to sedatives is very possible, due to reinforcing effects.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Addiction: As dr. Ali says, the same person can be addicted to both substances if using both. Addiction is a pattern of using substances despite clear damage to relationships, work, life, etc -- and escalating this use also. The body becomes physiologically dependent on the substances & suffers withdrawal symptoms unless receiving them both. Mentally, the person desires the effects of the substances.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Not automaticlly: Opiates are different class of drugs.Addiction to opiates does not automatically make one addicted to benzodiazepines.
Answered 4/17/2015
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Addiction: Yes, they can be addicted to both, independently.
Answered 5/7/2016
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