Benzodiazepines (benzos) are drugs that are frequently prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia. Doctors also use them to help patients manage seizures, muscle spasms, panic disorders, and alcohol withdrawal. Some well-known benzos include diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), and zoldipem (Ambien). But no matter how these different brands are marketed, all benzos produce five […]
Benzodiazepine Addiction & Recovery Benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are psychoactive drugs that are widely prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Some of the most common benzodiazepines include Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), Rohypnol (flunitrazepam), Dalmane (flurazepam), and Librium (chlordiazepoxide). Benzodiazepines work by enhancing the effect of a neurochemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). This […]
