Posted by Mr.Scott on November 22, 2002, at 0:08:12
In reply to Re: What is this supposed Benzo euphoria like?? » Jefff, posted by Ritch on November 21, 2002, at 7:49:51
Benzo's are a strange breed lets face it. They are hard to categorize in terms of their abuse liability. I agree with the poster above who said people who abuse them are trying to treat something else. I would also add many hard core druggies use it to smooth over the edges of alcohol withdrawal and cocaine jitters or to amplify heroin. Benzo's are nowhere near those drugs in terms of abuse potential in and of themselves.
I think the euphoria benzo's provide is subtle and is more about quick relief and removal of negative feelings than actually eliciting good feelings on their own. If you are chronically stressed out anxious and unhappy and you take 10mg of valium, believe me you'll feel very different and much better in 20 minutes. For some people I believe that can be a problem, for others it's not.
If you're looking for therapeutic relief it's best to start with a low dose and climb as needed to avoid the immediate feelings. Also Klonopin and many others that take longer to get into the brain don't provide the immediate sense of relief that is reinforcing like valium does.
Scott
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