Posted by Cressida on July 25, 2004, at 5:06:16
In reply to Re: What is the med. with the WORST withdrawl symptoms » badmood, posted by sb417 on July 25, 2004, at 1:10:23
"I would say that Effexor and Paxil are probably the worst. I believe this means they are addictive, much more addictive than most of the benzodiazapines and stimulants"
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Is Paxil dependence a larger concern for clinicians than dependence on Dexedrine? I believe the addictive potential is greater for the benzodiazapines and especially the stimulants. Stimulants have desirable and undesirable properties that make them addictive.
The stimulants have a rapid onset of action that produce an immediate change in consciousness or perception. Also, the substances feed the reward systems in the brain by *primarily* acting on dopaminergic systems. Paxil and Effexor don't exert an effect on dopamine.
The symptoms of psychological withdrawal following substance use account for the undesirable properties that make them addictive. Avoid the lows, maintain the highs. Stimulants are classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance. They are closely regulated by the government and DEA. Anyway, that's my two cents. I wonder how chemist or someone else would respond?
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