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Where is my Xanax Rx? Why your doctor may be concerned about prescribing benzodiazepines

  • Written by Arash Javanbakht, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
Xanax, sold generically as alprazolam, is a popular drug to treat anxiety -- and to sell on the street.PureRadiancePhoto/Shutterstock.com

As an academic psychiatrist who treats people with anxiety and trauma, I often hear questions about a specific class of medications called benzodiazepines. I also often receive referrals for patients who are on...

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