"The White Lotus" sparked online interest in risky anxiety pills, study says

"The White Lotus" sparked online interest in risky anxiety pills, study says
Published on
November 17, 2025
Published on
November 17, 2025

Google searches for lorazepam surged after anxiety pills played a significant role in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.”

The latest season of “The White Lotus” delivered big ratings for HBO — and fueled a surge of Google searches for a risky antianxiety prescription drug featured on the show, according to research published Friday.

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