People don't know what they're taking, or prescribing for that matter. Alprazolam is 20 times more potent than diazepam, works twice as fast and lasts half as long. That's some serious addiction potential right there. Never prescribe alprazolam to the benzodiazepine-naïve. Best even to avoid it in those taking other, longer acting, benzodiazepines. In general, only prescribe alprazolam for those already dependent patients who will have … Continue reading B is for “Benzos”