The 10 Most Addictive Drugs in the World


9. Benzodiazepines

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Benzodiazepines, for example, Xanax, Valium and Klonopin build the adequacy of GABA, the cerebrum’s “nerve calming” operator. And, not surprisingly, the body attempts to make up for the increment of GABA by bringing down the sensitivity of the GABA receptor cells. While the body keeps on adjusting, resilience increases rapidly, and when resistance is high, stopping becomes tougher.