Benzos are prescribed to treat a variety of conditions but carry a potential for abuse. Recovery from a benzo addiction is possible through rehab treatment. Article Overview: Benzodiazepines, or benzos,...


Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are used to treat sleep, anxiety and panic disorders and are widely prescribed in the United States. However, people often don’t understand the risks of taking them. While the...


Benzos work by interacting with neurotransmitters in the brain. This means that benzos affect the way that nerves communicate with other nerves. One such neurotransmitter is called the gamma-aminobutyric acid...