Benzodiazepines, like most medications, come with significant risks when misused. “Long-term use can also lead to dependence and tolerance and withdrawal symptoms,” Dr. Lippi warned. Symptoms of ...

Q: I have met the perfect man, and we are compatible in every way except for sex. He is currently on anti-anxiety medication, and he attributes his low sex drive to its side effects. I still can ...

Benzodiazepine medications create one of the most profound forms of physical dependency by fundamentally altering how your brain produces and responds to its natural calming neurotransmitter, GABA.