What is Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence? Symptoms and Treatments

Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence refers to the physical and psychological reliance on medications that are designed to relieve anxiety, induce sleep, or relax the body. These drugs include benzodiazepines (such as diazepam and alprazolam), barbiturates, and non-benzodiazepine sleep aids (such as zolpidem). Dependence occurs when the body adapts to the drug’s presence, leading to […]

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