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Seth Doane on the growing addiction to anti-anxiety medication, debilitating withdrawal symptoms

60 Minutes+ correspondent Seth Doane reports on how drugs like Xanax have upended the lives of some young Americans. Xanax, one of several anti-anxiety drugs, known as benzos can be addictive and ​​withdrawing from them can be grueling. In 2020, 91 million prescript​ions were written for benzos, but their makers say they have helped millions and can be safe and effective.​
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