Why Are Benzodiazepines Abused?

Question by Sarah S: why are benzodiazepines abused?

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Answer by Buster Hymen
To get high.

Answer by silky1
This family of drugs accounts for five out of the 10 categories in the government’s list of most abused drugs in the United States. Between 10% and 15% of all Americans are taking them. Part of the reason that so many people are abusing benzodiazepines is that they account for about 33% of all prescription drugs. They are classified as Schedule IV substances, which means the government considers them more habit-forming than addictive.

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