My doctor almost never prescribes them. For me that is good I popped them like candy when I was prescribed them ten years ago. I have several friends who are addicts because they are prescribed them. I think they work for some people but really they are only a band aid. When they wear off the anxiety is back for me is would be worse. My doctor does not prescribe them because of the high risk of addiction. I have a friend who has a doctor that prescribes them at the drop of the hat I know they are not the right fir for me.