My wife was given a drug in the same category and has been using it under the care of a doctor going on two years. So far it has not become a problem and seems to be contributing to her ability to stay sober.
But, as always, it is one day at a time with an addict/alcoholic. And, in what was one of the more ironic moments of our life together in the last ten years, a while back as I was completely losing my **** for no good reason she walked over to me, stuffed a pill in my mouth, and walked away. It only happened once but her point was made in a very tangible way.
Take care,
Cyranoak