A silent crisis is unfolding in medicine, one that disproportionately affects women and has gone largely unchecked for decades. The overprescription of benzodiazepines, commonly known as tranquilizers ...

Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.” By Christina Caron Victoria ...

While the nation has focused on opioid addiction, experts tell Healthline that benzodiazepines such as Ativan can also be addictive and dangerous. Share on Pinterest When Janis* separated from her ...

Like many clinical psychologists who specialize in exposure therapy for anxiety, I have a big beef with benzodiazepines. These fast-acting anxiety reducers (e.g., Xanax, Klonopin) are among the most ...