World Benzodiazepine Awareness is observed to raise awareness all around the globe about the adverse effects that this drug has on patients and to educate on it.
Frequently prescribed for mental health conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs. While they may seem harmless, they are easy to overdose on when used with other medication or alcohol. There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.
While there is no way to prevent dependence on benzodiazepines, there are ways to use the drug responsibly in order to decrease the chances. Always use these drugs according to prescription.
Giving up benzodiazepines after a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without them. If your use of benzodiazepines is affecting your health, family, relationships, work, school, financial or other life situations, or you’re concerned about a loved one, you can find help and support.