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Friday, May 29th, 2020

Benzo Prescriptions on the Rise During Pandemic

Benzo Prescriptions on the Rise During Pandemic Multiple sources have confirmed a significant increase in the number of prescriptions for popular anti-anxiety medications, including Klonopin, Ativan, and Xanax. These...
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Friday, December 28th, 2018

Xanax, Valium Abuse Increasing, According to US Survey Data

Approximately 20 percent of people who take Xanax, Valium and other benzodiazepines (benzos) are not using them as directed by their doctor, according to the results of a US...
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017

Study Identifies Three Ways to Reduce Risk of Opioid Overdose in Addition to Treatment

There are three new helpful recommendations for doctors to follow in order to reduce deaths associated with prescription painkiller overdoses. While some of it is common sense, other parts...
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Friday, July 14th, 2017

Study Cites Benzo Use as Cause for Brain Changes

A new research study has shown that benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Klonopin, actually change the structure of the brain. This discovery could lead to further research...
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2016

Continued Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Medications

Many Americans know that mixing alcohol with certain medications is dangerous, but a growing number of people seem to be ignoring the warnings. In fact, according to the National...
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Monday, March 14th, 2016

Benzodiazepine Overdoses Also on the Rise

The main focus of lawmakers, medical professionals and educators regarding substance abuse has been on the opiate epidemic in the United States lately. For good reason too, because every...
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Friday, January 8th, 2016

Dangers of Easing Travel and Stress with Anxiety with Drugs

As the holidays have come to a close and the new year begun, many people are finally easing back into the routine of their daily lives. Oftentimes the holidays...
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2015

Benzo Use More Common Among Older Generations, Women

Benzodiazepines are a class of drug targeted to treat anxiety. These drugs are powerful medications, which include Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Librium and others, and they have a high potential...
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