A new study found a higher mortality rate among veterans who were co-prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines by their doctors ...

Melatonin is commonly known as the sleep hormone, but it should actually be called the darkness hormone,” says neurologist ...

A new congressionally mandated report examines how opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing between 2007 and 2019 impacted ...

Benzodiazepines used to be widely prescribed for long-term management of anxiety and insomnia. They are still prescribed for these conditions, but less commonly, and are also sometimes used as ...

Clinical experience in the drug treatment of insomnia shows some issues that should be taken into account as regards the duration of treatment with benzodiazepine and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics.

All sleep aids work differently. For example, benzodiazepines help calm the brain to help you relax, whereas melatonin supplements help regulate your wake and sleep cycles. However, no treatment ...

Nicole Lee works as a research consultant in alcohol and other drugs. She has previously been awarded grants by state and federal governments, the National Health and Medical Research Council and ...

Veterans who were simultaneously prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) faced an ...

He and other experts also warned against using benzodiazepines, which are sometimes prescribed for sleep but can be addictive, or relying on antihistamines to help you doze off. Dr Sarah Lou ...

Are concerns about sleeping pills being linked to dementia based on evidence? Many people need help getting to, or staying, asleep and turn to pills, but there are downsides.

However, all sleep medicines can cause psychological dependence. Ramelteon also does not seem to have any potential for abuse, so it is not controlled like benzodiazepines and selective GABA ...