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Why/how do benzodiazepines and Z drugs/sleeping pills cause damage when used long term?

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Can drugs cause damage or permanent changes to the brain? And how do they do it?

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How do we know drugs/medicines are safe when we don't know how they work?

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How do drugs cause brain damage when not in overdose? What happens if a person takes drugs short term then stops?

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Will using drugs/medications short term cause any changes in a young brain after stopping?

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How long does it take for drugs to change the brain?

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Are the effects of ambien/zolpidem temporary or can it cause long term damage?

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Why do humans stress when it is so harmful to themselves?

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Can medication/drugs leave permanent changes to brain from short course not in overdose?

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Can taking medication/legal drugs at normal doses cause long term effects if only used once or briefly? Barring an allergic reaction. How are drugs determined to be safe as wouldn't every person have different body chemistry?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why/how do benzodiazepines and Z drugs/sleeping pills cause damage when used long term?	214
Can drugs cause damage or permanent changes to the brain? And how do they do it?	1
How do we know drugs/medicines are safe when we don't know how they work?	1
How do drugs cause brain damage when not in overdose? What happens if a person takes drugs short term then stops?	1
Will using drugs/medications short term cause any changes in a young brain after stopping?	1
How long does it take for drugs to change the brain?	1
Are the effects of ambien/zolpidem temporary or can it cause long term damage?	1
Why do humans stress when it is so harmful to themselves?	1
Can medication/drugs leave permanent changes to brain from short course not in overdose?	1
Can taking medication/legal drugs at normal doses cause long term effects if only used once or briefly? Barring an allergic reaction. How are drugs determined to be safe as wouldn't every person have different body chemistry?	1