The U.S. experienced a spike in benzodiazepine-related overdoses in 2020, particularly in overdoses that involved illicit benzodiazepines such as etizolam and flubromazolam, according to a study ...

Nearly one third of patients with confirmed opioid overdose in the emergency department (ED) also had benzodiazepine coexposures; novel benzodiazepines were linked to a greater risk for intubation, ...

Lorazepam, which is also known by its brand name Ativan, is a benzodiazepine drug commonly taken to treat conditions like anxiety and insomnia. Different factors can affect the prescribed dosage of ...