| Medication | generic name | properties |
| Valium | diazepam | cheap, long-acting, fast |
| Librium | chlordiazepoxide | cheap, long-acting, slower |
| Xanax | alprazolam | $$$, too fast, too short |
| Ativan | lorazepam | $, right length and speed |
| Klonopin | clonazepam | $$$, “wet blanket” feel |
Could you tell which one I like best? And which one I generally avoid?
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