Benzodiazepines might be a ‘hidden element’ of the US’ overdose epidemic — and doctor visits for prescriptions are increasing

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/20/health/benzodiazepines-prescriptions-study/index.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20Daily%20Health%20Policy%20Report&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=82218099&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92nFTau9-6E9seauWivPYFrLIep5__kIrgzd2GOHYETr9TAD9m_y3kAXg0VsxVL7RY8W3EGQOgl_CAaWk1RcWmj4d5a6Xj230wsPnVuSBgIYoWcUQ&_hsmi=82218099

Comment; The fact that this is only now being recognized by CNN is a testament to their reporting. This has been a well known problem for years, made more difficult by the demands of patients who depend upon them. These drugs work on the same receptor in the brain activated by alcohol–they’re literally booze in tablet form.