alcohol withdrawal
"I was prescribed 15mg Serax to take the edge of my anxiety while trying to stop drinking.  I didn't have bad withdrawal (i.e. trembling, convulsions, etc) but I needed something to take the edge off.  Serax was great for that.  I knew when I took a dose around "happy hour" time that I couldn't drink because of the medication so I simply moved on with my life. It made me sleepy and I slept well and woke up with a great deal of energy.  Then I read about the addictive aspect of Serax.  My doctor said it was safe to use for 2-3 weeks but I was feeling addicted after five days and stopped.  Given the choice of alcohol or Serax addiction I'd vote for Serax.  My life was good using it."