WHEREAS, Symptoms of benzodiazepine abuse include weakness,
blurred vision, drowsiness, poor judgment or thinking, mood
changes and other risk-taking behaviors; and
WHEREAS, There are a wide range of other symptoms an
individual facing benzodiazepine addiction may experience
including mania, slurred speech, panic attacks, impaired
coordination, fatigue, vertigo, hostility and increased risk of
suicide; and
WHEREAS, An individual can quickly develop a tolerance to
benzodiazepines, thus requiring more of the drug to feel the
same effects, allowing addiction to develop in as little as a
few weeks; and
WHEREAS, Benzodiazepine addiction recovery can be a long
process, involving physical stability, substance withdrawal,
trauma treatment, peer support, healthy coping mechanisms,
rebound anxiety, co-occurring disorders, family and aftercare;
and
WHEREAS, An effective recovery is possible given the proper
support and communication between all involved parties;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of September 2019 as "Benzodiazepine Addiction Recovery
Month" in Pennsylvania and encourage all Pennsylvanians to learn
more about the adverse effects of benzodiazepine addiction.
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