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After a 6-8month opiate addiction, would you recommend prescribing a benzo for anxiety to help after you have quit the opiates?
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Opiate Addiction: I understand your Anxiety. Thank you for sharing your Opiate Addiction. It is important to attend Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meetings, have a Sponsor and follow with Psychiatrist for stresses which led you to addiction. Benzodiazepines can also have Tolerance, Addiction and Withdrawal. Do not use them for Anxiety. Have Therapy. Do Breathing and Music Relaxation, Visual Imagery, Yoga and Meditation
Answered 10/18/2015
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Addiction Therapist: See addiction therapist he/she will help you how to stay clean, and can give you tools to help with anxiety and support your recovery. Keep up a good job!
Answered 10/18/2015
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No: You do not want to substitute one addiction for another. See a counselor to deal with your anxiety.
Answered 10/18/2015
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