benzodiazepines
Calming prescription medications
Benzodiazepines are a class of sedative drugs that act on the central nervous system, prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms.
Common examples include Valium, Xanax, and Ativan.
They work by enhancing the effect of a neurotransmitter that calms brain activity.
Benzodiazepines carry risks of dependence and withdrawal, especially with prolonged use.
Often shortened to benzos: She's been on benzos for years.
State of near-sleep
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- hypnoticInducing trance or slumber
- calmingInducing a settled state
- relaxationState of being unwound
sleep-inducing · lethargy · sedation · tranquilizer · amnesic · slumber · restfulness · stupor
Anti-anxiety benzodiazepine
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- alprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety disorders
- lorazepamAnti-anxiety sedative medication
- temazepamSedative-hypnotic for insomnia
GABA · receptor · agonist · neurotransmitter · half-life · metabolite · potency · bioavailability
Act of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- reboundReturn after deflection
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
tapering · detoxification · cravings · discontinuation · kindling · cross-tolerance · habituation · relapse
Related to enjoyment activities
- diversionRedirection of attention
- polysubstanceInvolving several substances simultaneously
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- blackoutComplete power loss
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- worryTroubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
nervousness · agitation · apprehension · phobia · restlessness · insomnia · palpitations · trembling
Medicinal dispensary
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- refillRestoring spent contents
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- doctorLicensed medical healer
pharmacist · Rx · schedule · tablet · capsule · prescriber · dispense · DEA
Recovery from injury/addiction
- cognitive-behavioralRelating thought to action
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
inpatient · outpatient · intervention · maintenance · substitution
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- hypnoticInducing trance or slumber
- calmingInducing a settled state
relaxation · sleep-inducing · lethargy · sedation · tranquilizer · amnesic · slumber · restfulness · stupor · grogginess
diazepam
Anti-anxiety benzodiazepine
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- alprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety disorders
- lorazepamAnti-anxiety sedative medication
temazepam · GABA · receptor · agonist · neurotransmitter · half-life · metabolite · potency · bioavailability · psychopharmacology
withdrawal
Act of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- reboundReturn after deflection
seizures · tapering · detoxification · cravings · discontinuation · kindling · cross-tolerance · habituation · relapse
recreational
Related to enjoyment activities
- diversionRedirection of attention
- polysubstanceInvolving several substances simultaneously
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
blackout · Narcan · counterfeit · potentiation · harm-reduction
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
tension · nervousness · agitation · apprehension · phobia · restlessness · insomnia · palpitations · trembling · dread
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- refillRestoring spent contents
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
doctor · pharmacist · Rx · schedule · tablet · capsule · prescriber · dispense · DEA · script
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- cognitive-behavioralRelating thought to action
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
recovery · inpatient · outpatient · intervention · maintenance · substitution
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- mental healthpsychiatry, psychotherapy, mental illness, psychiatrist, therapist
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- addictive thingsalcohol, cocaine, heroin, nicotine, opioids
benzodiazepinesstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
amphetamines · cocaine · methamphetamine · dextroamphetamine · antidepressants
benzodiazepinesamphetamines
Central nervous system stimulants
convulsants · stimulants · methamphetamine · cocaine · caffeine
benzodiazepinescognitive behavioral therapy
Treatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
CBT · exposure therapy · psychotherapy · mindfulness meditation · talk therapy