The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and antianxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to Rutgers Health ...

The trend warrants attention, given treatment difficulties and the association with other substance use issues, says lead ...

HealthDay News — Use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk in older adults, according to a study published online July 2 in BMC Medicine.

Alcohol is a depressant and it is classed as a sedative-hypnotic drug because it depresses the central nervous system.