The Untold Story of Benzodiazepine Dependency

Millions take benzodiazepines as prescribed, unaware that dependence can begin within weeks—trapping them between use and withdrawal.
The Untold Story of Benzodiazepine Dependency
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As a freshly minted physician’s assistant, Nicole Lamberson was nervous to start seeing patients, struggling with residual stress from her studies, anxiety, and a lack of confidence. A colleague prescribed her Xanax (alprazolam).

The pills worked like a charm for the first couple of weeks, but then they lost their power.

Alexandra Roach
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Alexandra Roach is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, community herbalist, and master gardener. She studied sustainable food and farming and lives with her family on an off-grid permaculture homestead. Roach works as a journalist and author, and writes with a broad perspective on health, gardening, and lifestyle choices.