Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Apr 14 2026 The widespread use of benzodiazepines - better known as sleeping pills or anxiety medication - among the population has become a serious public health issue. These psychotropic drugs, central nervous system depressants prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia, carry a high risk of dependence, cognitive impairment and falls, among other consequences. A 2024 study carried out by the Spanish Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) showed that 22% of