How to reduce dependency on drugs like Valium with alternative therapies

Benzodiazepines are prescribed for anxiety, but can cause more problems than they solve, argues Ben O'Mara Ben O'Mara, Adjunct Research Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology Benzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax) are depressant prescription drugs used most commonly for anxiety. But evidence suggests dependence on these medications is increasing and side effects are common, so we