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A member asked:

Which has a greater risk of addiction-klonopin or ativan (lorazepam).one of the dr.s on the site mentioned one has a greater chance of addiction.did not say which?

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Generally: ... The shorter the effect, the more addictive the compound is. Klonopin (clonazepam) has a longer effect than ativan.

Dr Steiner agreed

Answered 6/18/2020

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Xanax (alprazolam) : Xanax (alprazolam) has highest risk of misuse and addiction. Ativan and Klonopin have similar risks.

Dr Steiner agreed

Answered 12/18/2015

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