How benzos and Xanax culture propel the opioid crisis
Why have benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax been involved in a large number of Canadian opioid overdose deaths? (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/Front Burner Source Type: news
The common pill that's killing in the shadow of the opioid crisis
Benzodiazepines, a group of sedatives that include medications like Valium, Xanax and Ativan, have been prescribed for half a century. But when combined with opioids, the results can be lethal. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Nova Scotia Source Type: news
Evidence Shows Abuse of Xanax, Valium on the Rise
The statistics also revealed that benzodiazepine use among adults is more than twice as high as previously reported, with nearly 13 percent using the drugs within the past year. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Evidence That Abuse of Xanax, Valium Is on the Rise
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - December 27, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Dependence, News, Source Type: news
More Evidence That Abuse of Xanax, Valium Is on the Rise
THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 -- About one in every five people who take Valium, Xanax and other benzodiazepines are misusing the potentially addictive medication, U.S. survey data show.
The statistics also revealed that benzodiazepine use among adults is... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What's the difference between Valium and Xanax?
Valium and Xanax are both benzodiazepines. As sedatives, they have some uses in treating anxiety, but the two can cause slightly different side effects and interactions, and both can result in dependency and withdrawal. Learn more about the differences between Valium and Xanax here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anxiety / Stress Source Type: news
Diazepam Film Shows Promise for Poor Seizure Control
(MedPage Today) -- Buccal film placed successfully during seizure clusters (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - December 6, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Dundee street valium crisis: The highest rate of drug deaths in Europe
As Scotland launches its first drugs strategy for a decade, we speak to friends and family of "street valium" victims. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lavender really is relaxing: The fragrant flower may be a safer alternative to anti-anxiety drugs
Researchers from Kagoshima University, Japan, found that mice show less signs of anxiety when they smell the fragrant flower, which could be used instead of Xanax and Valium. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trilobites: Lavender ’ s Soothing Scent Could Be More Than Just Folk Medicine
In mice, researchers found that some components of lavender odor had effects on anxiety similar to taking Valium. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: JOANNA KLEIN Tags: Lavender Smells and Odors Anxiety and Stress Mice Research Brain Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience Kashiwadani, Hideki Herbs Source Type: news
Xanax, Valium Tied to Higher Suicide Risk in COPD Patients With PTSD
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - October 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, News, Source Type: news
Xanax, Valium Tied to Higher Suicide Risk in COPD Patients With PTSD
TUESDAY, Oct. 16, 2018 -- People suffering from two common conditions -- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the breathing disorder known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- may be increasing their risk for suicide if they take... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Neurelis Files New Drug Application for Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray), an Investigational Treatment for Pediatric, Adolescent and Adult Epilepsy Patients
SAN DIEGO, CA – Sept. 25, 2018 -- Neurelis, Inc. today announced that the company has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray) as a treatment for epilepsy patients... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications - September 25, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
1 in 4 Seniors Who Take Xanax, Valium Use Them Long Term
Title: 1 in 4 Seniors Who Take Xanax, Valium Use Them Long TermCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - September 11, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
1 in 4 Seniors Who Take Xanax, Valium Use Them Long Term
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - September 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Dependence, News, Source Type: news
