The Ugly Truth About Benzodiazepines | Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan

We review the controversy and issues surrounding benzodiazepines and why they are no longer used as first-line treatment for anxiety disorders. Intro 0:00 History of benzos 0:35 Not to be used long-term 1:39 Rebound Anxiety 2:18 Short-term use only 2:39 High Risk of dependence 3:00 Overdose Risk 3:27 Side Effects 3:56 Long-term side effects 4:37 Risk of abruptly stopping 5:45 Continued memory impairments after stopping 6:20 First-line treatments for anxiety 7:09 Outro 8:26 Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes only and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice or substitute for diagnosis and treatment of any conditions discussed herein. Furthermore, watching these videos or getting answers to comments/questions, does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Please consult with your own health care provider for proper diagnosis and treatment. Patient Resources: https://benzoreform.org/overview-of-t... https://benzoreform.org/patient-tools/ https://www.healthline.com/health/anx... https://patient.info/mental-health/in...    • Understanding how Benzodiazepines (eg vali...   Maudsley Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk 🚑 If you are in a mental health crisis, please dial 9-8-8 from the U.S. Or text HOME to 741741 and connect to a crisis counselor. You can find a list of international crisis lines here: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suici... References: Crowe, S. F., & Stranks, E. K. (2018). The Residual Medium and Long-term Cognitive Effects of Benzodiazepine Use: An Updated Meta-analysis. Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, 33(7), 901–911. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acx120 Bandelow, B., Michaelis, S., & Wedekind, D. (2017). Treatment of anxiety disorders. Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 19(2), 93–107. https://doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2017.19... Votaw, V. R., Geyer, R., Rieselbach, M. M., & McHugh, R. K. (2019). The epidemiology of benzodiazepine misuse: A systematic review. Drug and alcohol dependence, 200, 95–114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.... Wick J. Y. (2013). The history of benzodiazepines. The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 28(9), 538–548. https://doi.org/10.4140/TCP.n.2013.538 This video was created using the following: Doodly v2.7.4 Pixabay.com Adobe Premiere- video editing software