Tip - Drugs to Relieve Benzodiazepine Withdrawals | LIVESTRONG.COM

Benzodiazepines are categorized as "sedative-hypnotics," due to their ability to calm down overly-excited, anxious patients, as well as help patients feel drowsy and fall asleep. They are used medically to treat anxiety and insomnia, but may also be abused, often by people trying to prevent alcohol withdrawal. Long-term benzodiazepine use...