Anxiety is best managed when the brain becomes less reactive to threats. Benzodiazepines can interfere with the learning process that leads to better anxiety management.

Dr. Brennan answers the question: 'Benzodiazepine Side Effects For Anxiety?' — -- Question: What are the side effects associated with benzodiazepine treatment for anxiety disorders, and are there ...

Benzodiazepine use and abuse are highlighted in the new season of The White Lotus. These medications are effective for short-term anxiety relief, but can become addictive and cause dependence when ...

LifeStance Health reports new anxiety medications are expected for 2026, featuring innovative treatments in clinical trials ...

EMPOWER-ED was a two-arm, individually randomized trial with a 6-month follow-up conducted at Veterans Health Administration ...

Benzodiazepines, often referred to as “benzos,” are commonly prescribed medications used to treat conditions such as anxiety and insomnia. These include drugs like Ativan, Xanax, and Clonazepam. In ...

Safety warnings for gabapentinoids, benzodiazepines, and non-benzodiazepines (z drugs) are to be strengthened to give doctors ...

As part of the review, the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) found it was necessary to strengthen warnings of the known ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read a book where a person who suffered from anxiety and depression found that Adderall gave relief from the effects. My initial thought was that this could help a person ...