The third season of HBO’s 'The White Lotus' is set in Thailand's Koh Samui, and lorazepam, an anti-anxiety medication, plays a key role. Parker Posey's character, Victoria Ratliff, heavily relies on the drug, often combining it with alcohol. Meanwhile, her husband, Timothy, also misuses it, shedding light on the dangers of benzodiazepine dependence.
While the show mostly uses the medication's properties for comic effect, the reality is far more complex and risky. What exactly is this drug? Is it as addictive as portrayed? And what are the dangers of mixing it with alcohol?
Click on to find out.