Northeast Occupational Exchange, Inc. is a nationally recognized, licensed mental health and substance abuse agency serving adults, children, and adolescents, emphasizing evidence-based interventions.  NOE provides a range of services to help people achieve higher adjustment and live more productive lives.  (Persons with developmental needs, including mental retardation are welcome.)

Some popular benzodiazepines:

Xanax (Alprazolam),

Librium (Chlordiazepoxide), Paxipam (Halazepam), Centrax (Prazepam), Halcion (Triazolam), Serax (Oxazepam), Klonopin (Clonazepam), Ativan (Lorazepam), Dalmane, Durapam (Flurazepam), Chlorazepate (Tranxene), Restoril (Temazepam), Valium (Diazepam)

What are Benzodiazepines? 

Benzodiazepines, or ‘benzos’ are a family of sedative/hypnotic drugs that have anxiety-reducing effects.  They are also prescribed for muscle relaxation, seizures, and sleep. 

 Why are benzodiazepines sometimes unsafe?

 When taken for a month or less, benzos are relatively safe.  When taken for longer periods of time, people can develop a psychological and physiological dependence on benzos.  That is, benzos are addictive and may become difficult to stop.  There are side-effects from prolonged use.  Always seek help from a physician if you seek to discontinue medication; withdrawal should be medically supervised.

 AT NOE:

 We utilize evidence based clinical methods to increase the client’s skills to reduce anxiety and panic.  These cognitive-behavioral skills are learned and practiced within a group and individual treatment format.  The assigned clinician and psychiatric consultant will coordinate with the client’s family doctor.