Conditions and diseases
Prescription drug addiction
When people have a medication addiction, they are usually dependent on or addicted to benzodiazepines (sedative or sleep-inducing, anti-anxiety, relaxant medication). This addiction is discussed in greater detail below.
Symptoms and causes
Withdrawal symptoms
- Sleeplessness
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Feeling of being rushed
- Muscle relaxation, muscle twitching
- Tremors
- Heart palpitations
- Headache
Treatment centres and specialisations
Psychiatric Department
Psychiatric Department
Latest publication date: 21/01/2021
Supervising author: Dr Raemdonck Jan