The number of things that can impact a person’s mental well-being is wide-ranging and varies with each person. Where some issues may require long-term psychiatric treatment and medication, other ...

Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports. Researchers found no link between use of the sedative drug and ...

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 ...

Over 30 million Americans a year use benzodiazepines, or “benzos,” including Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Klonopin. Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms, ...

Since benzodiazepines are sedatives, combining them with another type of depressant, like opioids, significantly increases the risk of overdose. As researchers in substance use, we questioned whether ...

Benzodiazepine use and abuse are highlighted in the new season of The White Lotus. These medications are effective for ...

Pregnant people who take benzodiazepines may be at an increased risk for miscarriage, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Despite considering factors that could increase miscarriage ...

Xanax and alcohol are both commonly used substances that can be safely consumed separately and within certain quantities. But mixing them can result in serious medical complications. Xanax is the ...