Benzodiazepines are controlled in Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act.

What type of drug is benzodiazepines classified as?

Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs called nervous system depressants. People may take them to treat anxiety or sleeping issues. Common benzos include: alprazolam (Xanax)

What are the 5 types of controlled substances?

The five classes of drugs are narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids.