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Benzos Addiction

Virginia Currents features the dangers of the not-so publicized addiction to benzos.

Aired 10/31/2019 | Rating TV-G

Virginia Currents

Benzos Addiction

Clip: Season 29 Episode 5 | 5m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

Virginia Currents features the dangers of the not-so publicized addiction to benzos.

An addiction specialist from the The VA Center for Addiction Medicine in Richmond shares an eye-opening look at the not-so publicized addiction to benzodiazepines or benzos that are prescribed for anxiety. It is estimated 20% of all addiction cases include dependence or abuse of benzos like Xanax and Valium. Misusing these drugs can degenerate the brain and cause symptoms related to Alzheimer’s.

Aired 10/31/2019 | Rating TV-G

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