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While the opioid epidemic has garnered America's attention, the abuse of benzodiazepines has skyrocketed. In this short video, John Hamilton talks about the likelihood of it becoming the next opioid crisis.
Over 50 million prescriptions for benzodiazepines are written yearly in the United States. Although intended to treat anxiety and depression, benzodiazepines are commonly abused alongside alcohol and other illicit drugs.