How to reduce dependency on drugs like Valium with alternative therapies
- Written by Ben O'Mara, Adjunct Research Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology
Benzodiazepines are prescribed for anxiety, but can cause more problems than they solve. Pavel Kubarkov/ShutterstockBenzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax) are depressant prescription drugs used most commonly for anxiety. But evidence suggests dependence on these medications is increasing and side effects are common, so we increasingly need to...
