Not to rain on anyone's misinformed medication parade, but very little (almost none) of what I have just read on this thread is even close to being correct. Yes benzos can be addictive, but if used correctly, they have been a tremendous help to millions of people. In addition, there is no conspiracy between big pharma and physicians...no money changes hands, and if your doctor doesn't have your best interests at heart, it's not because of big pharma...you've got other issues at hand.
No money changes hands (maybe), but there are other perks. Drug reps at my mom's job are constantly coming in and ordering massive catered lunches for everyone while doing conferences and of course holding business retreats for the doctors in the Virgin Islands and Vegas and shit.. sounds shady to me..
