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• Lawsuit Alleges Nitrous Oxide Use Led to Child’s Death at Dentist

  January 5, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical malpractice lawsuit blames the death of a 9-year-old girl on failure to properly monitor her after being placed under anesthesia with nitrous oxide and nine other medications.

• Children Are Getting More Drugs for Anxiety, Less Therapy: Study

  June 15, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The findings of a new study warn that children are often not receiving therapy along with anxiety medications, which goes against current mental health treatment standards.

• Study Finds No Link Between Benzos and Childhood ADHD

  December 19, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found no link between the use of benzodiazepines and sedatives during pregnancy and the risk of childhood ADHD.

• Benzos Should Be Avoided for Patients with Acute Vertigo: Study

  July 26, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates antihistamines are a better treatment for vertigo than benzodiazepines, which are linked to a number of potential adverse side effects.

• Some Drugs Increase Risk of Delirium After Hip or Knee Surgery: Study

  December 21, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Some drugs, like Zoloft, Remeron and Effexor, are linked to an increased risk of delirium after hip and knee surgeries, particularly for elderly patients, according to the findings of a new study.

• Overdose Deaths from Benzos Spiked During Pandemic: CDC

  August 30, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study finds an increase in deaths from benzodiazapine overdoses, both from prescription drugs like Xanax and Ativan, and from illicitly-manufactured drugs often sold with opioids.

• Opioids, Benzos, Linked To Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants

  July 9, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate infants born preterm face an increased risk of negative neurodevelopmental side effects if given opioids or benzodiazapines.

• Side Effects of Ambien, Similar Sedatives Increase Risk Of Falls and Fractures in Dementia Patients: Study

  December 7, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Sedatives like Ambien should not be given to dementia patients, due to the increased risks of falls, fractures, and strokes, researchers warn.

• Side Effects of Xanax, Other Benzos Receive FDA Black Box Warning About Addiction And Abuse Risk

  September 24, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is requiring new black box label warnings on drugs like Valium and Xanax, due to the risk of abuse, misuse and drug overdose.

• Valium, Xanax May Increase Risks Of Ectopic Pregnancy: Study

  June 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicates taking benzodiazepines early before pregnancy or in the earliest stages, increases the risk of a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.