Veterans who were co-prescribed an opioid and benzodiazepine by doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs faced an increased mortality risk, a new report found. Opioids are typically prescribed ...

A new study from research scientists at UAMS highlights an online program that "significantly reduces" benzodiazepine usage ...

Stopping long-term benzodiazepine treatment was tied to a higher risk of death, according to a comparative effectiveness study using claims data. An intention-to-treat analysis showed that among ...

Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a class of central nervous system depressants that most people know by the brand names Xanax, Ativan, Valium, and Klonopin. These drugs, commonly prescribed in their ...

Examining withdrawal risks, symptom variability, and safer discontinuation strategies for lorazepam Education is ...

Popular television dramas like “White Lotus” and “The Pit” highlight the abuse of benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax, which are addictive despite their effectiveness in treating anxiety and ...

Muse Treatment Alcohol & Drug Rehab Los Angeles has released a new educational resource focused on explaining “What typically occurs during Xanax rehabilitation” and why structured care is often ...

A self-administered electronic intervention is linked to greater likelihood of benzodiazepine cessation vs usual care in long ...

Nicole Lee works as a research consultant in alcohol and other drugs. She has previously been awarded grants by state and federal governments, the National Health and Medical Research Council and ...