A Radio-Canada investigation on the use and side-effects of benzodiazepines like Ativan and Xanax reveals the drugs are often being overprescribed and many doctors don't know the risks, which include falls, fractures and addiction.

A Radio-Canada investigation into the use and side-effects of benzodiazepines such as Ativan and Xanax reveals the drugs are often overprescribed and there isn’t enough education for doctors or patients about the risks — including falls,...