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Are benzo and alcohol withdrawal known to cause excitotoxicity as a result of formed dependency, resulting in lower glutamate and upregulation of glutamate? could a taper prevent heightened glutamate and this damage from occurring?
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Tapering: could be safer as sudden withdrawal from long term heavy abuse can result in death. i recommend a medically supervised detox facility.
Answered 3/24/2020
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