Anti-Anxiety Drugs

Ativan Addiction and Abuse

Siobahn Morse is the executive director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies. In this Special Report, she discusses Ativan addiction and abuse.

What is Ativan?

Ativan, also called Lorazepam, is part of the class of drugs called benzodiazepines,… Continue reading

Xanax Addiction and Abuse

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Xanax addiction and abuse.

What is Xanax?

Xanax, the chemical compound alprazolam, is part of the class of drugs called benzodiazepines, more commonly referred to as “benzos.”… Continue reading

What Are Benzodiazepines?

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses benzodiazepines and why they are abused.

What are Benzodiazepines?

A benzodiazepine, also called a “benzo,” is a drug in a class of drugs known as central nervous… Continue reading

Xanax Withdrawal and Detox

In this Special Report, Carl Arrogante, a family therapist and addiction specialist, discusses Xanax Withdrawal and Detox.

What is Xanax?

Xanax, alprazolam, belongs to a group of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

It works by slowing down the movement of chemicals… Continue reading

Types of Anti-Anxiety Drugs Abused

What is the prescribed use of anti-anxiety drugs? Anti-anxiety drugs, also known as sedatives or tranquilizers, are powerful central nervous system depressants that can slow normal brain function.

They are often prescribed to reduce feelings of tension and anxiety, and… Continue reading