01-10-2026 12:00 via drugs.com

Big Drop In U.S. Prescriptions For Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium

THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2026— Fewer Americans are saying "I took a Xanax" these days as prescriptions for benzodiazepine sedatives have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.Besides Xanax, other popular benzodiazepines include Valium...
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