benzodiazepines
What to Say to a New Provider if You’re Worried They’ll Change Your Meds
If you don't want to switch up a mental health treatment regimen that works for you, go in with an ironclad understanding of your own medical history.
I Road-Tested 5 Sleep Drugs to Cure My Insomnia
Most over-the-counter drugs don't work, but I found one that does.
What Happens When You Mix Xanax and Alcohol?
The combo can be relaxing and euphoric. But it can also cause memory loss, disorientation and even seizures.
Drug Experts on Jordan Peterson Seeking Treatment in Russia for Benzo Dependence
Peterson’s daughter said doctors in the West didn't have “the guts” to medically detox her father. But experts say that’s a misleading narrative.
The Story of a Black-Out Benzo Addict
The blissful escape of benzodiazepines helped me cope with depression and anxiety, but my life ended up falling apart around me.
The Deadly Worst-Case Scenario for America's Xanax Obsession
Cracking down on the legal supply is not a solution. In fact, it could spell disaster.
What It's Like Being a Problematic Drug User at Christmas
"My family had no idea: I drink a lot of Diet Coke and they just thought I was hyper or, when I was coming down, they thought I was just having a depressive moment."
The Mystery of the Terrifying Xanax Resurgence in America
Pharmaceutical marketing is often said to be a key cause of the opioid crisis. That doesn't explain the deadly rise of benzos.
This Is What Five Generations of Benzo Addiction Looks Like
From Xanax to valium, people of different ages talk about how they became reliant on a benzodiazepine.
Teens Describe Kicking Their Xanax Habit
Young former addicts from across the UK relay their experiences of trying to get off counterfeit Xanax.
The Faces of Americans Who Died From Opioid Overdoses
This interactive map humanizes the opioid epidemic.