Posted by maxx44 on December 4, 2003, at 18:30:47
In reply to Re: A Balanced Alternative View of Xanax, posted by gator58 on December 4, 2003, at 12:11:15
depends on dosage and has it been more or less continuous? go to dr. heather ashton's site, or benzos.org.uk---the ashton manual is The global standard on these drugs, it used to be pricey---now free online. 3 years? don't just stop--you'll have to taper. quick detox for long-term (year+)use is pure bs. i do not advise, from my experience and hundreds of contacts, getting into circumstances where you 'run-out'. and many drs., clinics, etc. need money---they'll say they can 'recover' you in 28 days. bull, bull, bull.
you're probably looking at a 6 month's or year's taper. not a bad price for freedom. you may search 'stevie nick's (fleetwood mac) klonopin story. this is not a 'benzo board'---you may visit some of them. i don't know you, but 3 years?
you may have an easy taper and 'the happy ending'---especially if you are under 45 or so. as for the 'benzos are great continuously' posters, blasting away with bold print? continous use, long-term? you need no 'addictive personality' to get nailed. that happens to everyone, long-term. every...last...one. look at the posts on benzos.org.uk showing sweden pays for 8 month's hospitalization for benzo detox. does that sound like a laughing matter.? not really---good luck on your taper. go easy. only way out. regards
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