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Can psychotropic medication use alter the body and brain; can the body become permanently dependent?
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Sure: Some psychotropics are provenly physical and/or psychological dependency provoking. Detox is needed in some cases. Some do not provoke dependency. Ask your dr about dependency potential of prescribed psychotropics. Best wishes.
Answered 9/20/2013
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Psychotropic medicat: Some psychotropic medications such as valium, ativan, and xanax (alprazolam) are habit forming. Patients are likely to become dependent on these medications if they have problem of alcohol and drug dependence.
Answered 9/22/2013
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