benzos
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.
The Great American Xanax Legacy
How the drug went from a medication for middle-class Americans to being glorified by a range of hip-hop artists.
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.
The Withdrawal Diary of a Xanax Addict
One young man records his struggle to break free from his addiction to counterfeit Xanax.
Xanny, Make It Go Away: How Benzos Infiltrated UK Music
The anti-anxiety prescription drug hopped over the Atlantic to impact DJs, producers and fans alike.
The Vegas Shooter Didn't Kill People Because He Was On Anxiety Meds
Reports pinning Stephen Paddock's aggressive behavior on Valium are misleading.
We Need to Talk About Our Generation's Xanax Problem
Abuse of the drug is on the rise in the UK and the US, we talked to a former addict to find out why.
The Military Still Gives Benzos to Troops with PTSD Despite Clear Risks
And other disillusioning findings from a new RAND report.
An Anti-Anxiety Drug May Have Contributed to Chris Cornell's Death
Cornell told his wife he “may have taken an extra Ativan or two” the day of his suicide.
What Really Happens When You Drink While on Psych Meds?
When it comes to drugs, nothing is promised to you.
Are We Overlooking Benzo-Related Overdose Deaths?
Over the last decade, the number of opioid ODs involving drugs like Xanax and Valium increased 600 percent in BC.