>They really are extremely effective drugs when used correctly. That's why the calls to ban them (as seen elsewhere in this thread) are not terribly compelling. There's no replacement for what they do.

>That said: do not abuse benzos. They will fuck you up.

This is pretty much my perspective, except I'd say that it doesn't even necessarily require abuse per se. I'd say just be very careful when using them, and get off of them ASAP. Myself, I only take them if there's a procedure of some sort they're called for.

I'd say awareness is more called for than a total ban. A total ban would be messed up because there is zero replacement for them for what they do -none.

It depends what they're being taken for. There are certain conditions where low doses of benzos are fine for years or decades.