How long before you get addicted to Klonopin?

Answer 1

Klonopin is a physically addictive drug, like heroin or alcohol. Meaning, there are physical withdrawal symptoms. Someone who uses it all day, every day, and then suddenly quits, will get very, very sick.

I was an alcoholic, and I relapsed several times before I managed to quit for good (two and a half years ago). Whenever I relapsed, I would become physically addicted to the alcohol again. I would start shaking if I tried to stop drinking. Since my family could not afford to hospitalize me every single time I relapsed, the doctors prescribed Klonopin to me so I could quit at home. Klonopin prevents the seizures that occur when an alcoholic quits drinking.

Anyway, I have a very addictive personality (obviously). Yet I have never been able to understand the appeal of Klonopin as a recreational drug. Klonopin does not get you high. It just makes you fall asleep. It does NOT produce the feeling of euphoria that other drugs (like cocaine, heroin, speed, or even Xanax and Valium) produce.

So, I just cannot understand why people like to take Klonopin recreationally. Unless passing out for 14 hours is your idea of a good time.

Answer 2

Is Clonazepam addicting? Physically addicting? Yes. Taken long enough (more than several months) at high enough doses (more than 5mg/day), you WILL get a physical dependence to it. Be sure to use it as directed and stop using it under the guidance of a doctor. Clonazepam needs to be very slowly withdrawn (over the course of weeks or months.) NEVER suddenly stop taking it.

Is it psychologically addicting? In my personal experience with it, no. But all benzodiazepines carry that risk. Ask yourself, "do the benefits outweigh this risk?" Have you had drug problems in the past? If so, step lightly, my friend.

Years ago, it was common practice for individuals hoping to receive an artificial buzz to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. If that failed, one might utilize herbs that have been used for centuries, you know, alcohol, marijuana, opiates. However, with the advent of prescription drugs, there has been a new wave of drug use and consequently addiction. One such prescription drug is Klonopin which is a type of Benzodiazepine. It is used as a very potent anticonvulsant, amnestic, and panic disorders and muscle relaxant among other things. Klonopin is even used in cases of amphetamine overdose because it can reverse some of the adverse effects.

When Klonopin is used recreationally, it is usually utilized in conjunction with other prescription drugs. This is done to increase the pleasure resulting from the primary drug. It is also used to prevent some of the primary drugs negative side effects.

Klonopin is commonly prescribed for:

• Epilepsy

• Panic attacks

• Insomnia

• Rapid eye movement behavior disorder

• Anxiety disorders

• Restless leg syndrome (RLS)

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Night terrors

• Tourette syndrome

• Schizophrenia

Answer 3

No. Klonoin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine class compound, which binds to GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), which is the major inhibitory (relaxing) neurotransmitter in the brain and central nervous system. Benzodiazepines contain no opiate class compounds.

Answer 4

Yes - Klonopin is a benzo the same as Valium or xanax - only longer lasting.

Answer 5

Yes, Klonopin is a brand name of clonazepam a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines, like Klonopin, are drugs used to treat panic disorders and seizures.