The MHRA has strengthened addiction warnings for Z-drugs, benzodiazepines, and gabapentinoids after a review found risks of ...

CNS-active drugs are associated with an increased risk of falls, delirium, and hospitalization. They are often prescribed for ...

Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization ...

Dr. Oz investigates the shocking side effects of long-term benzodiazepine use and the dependency issues associated with these ...

HEALTH officials have issued an urgent addiction warning over three common pain and anxiety drugs. UK medicines watchdog the ...

About 2% of women take benzodiazepines in pregnancy, though concerns exist about adverse infant outcomes. Benzodiazepine use was linked to increased risk of abortion, preterm birth, and small for ...

Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan have been around for a long time. They are commonly used to treat anxiety and seemingly benign. Feeling stressed? Just pop a Valium. Yet, benzodiazepine ...

Warning: I will be saying very negative things about benzodiazepines in an effort to force doctors to think twice before prescribing them and to discourage patients from ever using them. However, ...

Nicole Lee works as a research consultant in alcohol and other drugs. She has previously been awarded grants by state and federal governments, the National Health and Medical Research Council and ...