Table 1 List of the main reasons for starting misuse of BZD
From: Benzodiazepine Use and Misuse Among Patients in a Methadone Program
The reasons for initial use of opiates | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Curious to see what it's like | 41 | 45.6 |
To relax or relieve tension/anxiety | 37 | 41.1 |
To feel good | 33 | 36.7 |
To get high | 22 | 24.4 |
To overcome depression or frustration | 21 | 23.3 |
To get away from my problem or troubles | 18 | 20.0 |
To have a good time with my friends | 13 | 14.4 |
To go along with what my friends are doing | 9 | 10.0 |
It's something my friends do when we get together | 7 | 7.8 |
To fit in with a group I like | 6 | 6.7 |
To produce intense, exciting experience | 6 | 6.7 |
To rebel against my parent(s) | 3 | 3.3 |
Never used non-prescribed BZD | 8 | 8.9 |