Conditions and diseases

Prescription drug addiction

When people have an addiction to medication, 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 (PAAZ)

Latest publication date: 06/02/2023
Supervising author: Dr Raemdonck Jan