Chronic Use of Benzodiazepines and the Risk of Addiction
History of Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines, commonly known as “benzos,” have played a pivotal role in treating anxiety, insomnia, and related conditions since the 1960s. Discovered by Leo Sternbach in 1955, chlordiazepoxide (Librium) became the first benzodiazepine on the market in 1960. Diazepam (Valium), launched in 1963, quickly gained widespread use and became one of the most … Read more
