Most PTSD treatment guidelines recommend against the use of benzodiazepines

Most PTSD treatment guidelines recommend against the use of benzodiazepines. Provide an evidence-based discussion regarding the use of benzodiazepines in the treatment of PTSD. Consider discussing information like the safety and efficacy reported in the literature, the effect benzodiazepines have on other common treatment modalities for PTSD, etc. Include first-line agents for PTSD in the discussion.