benzodiazepine

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That gave rise to an industry offering virtual care to prescribe a range of drugs that previously could be obtained only in person, from benzodiazepines to ketamine.

From Washington Post

"When necessary, they can be sedated with something we know more about like a benzodiazepine," Russo said.

From Salon

Her mix of psychotropic pills shifted, expanded: antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, an antidepressant, a benzodiazepine for anxiety, a stimulant for attention deficit.

From New York Times

“When you are putting fentanyl in pills that are sold as benzodiazepines or for pain, you are reaching a new group of customers that you wouldn’t have if you were just selling fentanyl powder.”

From Seattle Times

In Vancouver, many of the opioids sold on the streets are mixed with benzodiazepines, a set of sedatives that can cause memory loss and last longer than fentanyl or heroin alone.

From Los Angeles Times