ThePiper
Kava Lover
Bulamama probably knows more on it but there are a long list of psychological and physical issues in the brain that result from benzo use, some of them even at lower dosages, if prolonged use occurs. Excitotoxicity, potential for seizures, insomnia, lasting anxiety and or panic attacks, even psychosis short term after quitting. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Damage to the cerebral cortex, cerebral ventricular enlargement, and interhemispheric fissures are just a few of the physical effects on the brain. Here's a quote from the director of a study.
"Although warning that his preliminary findings needed more research, Lader pointed out that the work he had done suggested that the brains of regular benzodiazepine takers were damaged and shrunken when compared to the brains of people who had not taken benzodiazepines."
There are other damages described in this article as well. If you look at forums of long term benzo users you will see some scary accounts of long term users getting quote a few lasting symptoms and disorders after quitting benzos.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side-effects/201011/brain-damage-benzodiazepines-the-troubling-facts-risks-and-history-minor?amp
"Although warning that his preliminary findings needed more research, Lader pointed out that the work he had done suggested that the brains of regular benzodiazepine takers were damaged and shrunken when compared to the brains of people who had not taken benzodiazepines."
There are other damages described in this article as well. If you look at forums of long term benzo users you will see some scary accounts of long term users getting quote a few lasting symptoms and disorders after quitting benzos.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side-effects/201011/brain-damage-benzodiazepines-the-troubling-facts-risks-and-history-minor?amp
