What is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day?
Every year on July 11th, World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) raises global concern about medically induced dependence on benzodiazepines. It's also a day to learn that the drug has gastrointestinal effects and that withdrawal syndrome can persist for years..
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that act as tranquilizers. They are often used to treat anxiety disorders. These are some of the generic names of benzodiazepines.
- Valium
- Ativan
