Benzodiazepine Infographic

Sep. 29, 2015

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Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

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Jim Brown, CDCA

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Last Edited: February 20, 2020

Author

Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

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Clinically Reviewed

Jim Brown, CDCA

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All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are a class of CNS depressants/sedatives that are most commonly used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, as well as seizures. They are highly addictive in nature and are meant to be used on a temporary “as-needed” basis. Examples of commonly known benzodiazepines include Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan), Diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax). Visit the Benzodiazepine Page to learn more.

Author

Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Patricia has a deep interest in mental health care services, and the treatment of addictive disorders. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in Solana Beach, California. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II). Patricia’s clinical work at includes individual and group therapy for men with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. She also is trained in the treatment of trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Clinically Reviewed

Jim Brown, CDCA

Experienced Addiction Counselor a demonstrated history of working in the mental health and addiction care industry. Skilled in Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Diversity Training, Dual Diagnosis, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and addiction studies. Strong healthcare services professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Criminal Justice and Corrections from The Union Institute and University.