Pop culture may glamorize it, but the real obsession with Lorazepam runs deeper—here’s why so many women are turning to it.

Lorazepam is a powerful benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. While it can be a very effective medication, it should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor.

If you’re curious what this drug is all about and if it’s even safe to take for anxiety, you’re not alone. That’s why I talked to an expert to get the lowdown on lorazepam. Scroll down for everything you might want to know about the medication and how it might be affecting the Ratliffs as they imbibe their way across Koh Samui.