That does sound like an odd choice for a pdoc to give benzos to an addict/alcoholic. But they do that sometimes. My pdoc prescribed 4xanax a day(!) for me and I have been sober for 29 years. He know this, in fact he is also sober 12 stepper. He prescribed one per day, as needed for my husband who is also in recovery. I have no clue why pdoc did this, I spent the next couple of years telling pdoc that I was scared of the Xanax, and he told me over and over not to worry. And tbh it hasn't been a problem for me. For whatever reason, this former drunk is able to not use Xanax except occasionally.

But I also know that for some people it is a very bad thing. Perhaps his pdoc thinks that just 10 a month won't cause any problems.

I also know that there is nothing I can do to keep my spouse sober. If he is going to go out, then he will. All I can do is pay attention to my own sobriety. Meetings, talking to sponsor or other alcoholics, saying my gratefuls, working the steps. It does work.

I wish you well