I had a really good Doc one time. I asked for just a few Ativan for some situation creating anxiety. She said no…not the answer as they are addictive. Thought she was going a bit overboard but she was right!

Yes, they are. Neurontin (Gabapentin) is as well. Although I won't die from Gabapenting withdrawal, it made me extremely agitated and like I wanted to jump out of my skin. I have been on Gabapentin for almost 6 years now. I thought a couple of years ago, that I would just stop taking it. I wasn't informed that that was a bad idea. Figured it out around day 2. As a recovering addict, there are lots of medications that are "addictive", but the only two things I know will kill me are benzos and alcohol (withdrawal wise). I remember when they thought it was ok to just hand out xanax and other benzos. It has gotten some better but I also know that doctors are humans and some have their own addiction issues.