I'm sorry to hear that your friend is using again. It must be very worrying for you.
I've been through substance misuse of benzos (& other drugs) and from my experience it's very hard to come off of them because they are so physically and psychologically addictive. For me it was an escape from my problems. This may be the case for her too. It may be a sign of underlying issues.
It might be worth talking to her calmly and try to ask and understand why she feels the need to use. The only person that can make the decision to stop is her but a little persuasion and understanding can go a long way.
Stopping benzos needs to be a gradual process, and should be done under the care of a doctor, so they can taper off safely. It can be rather dangerous to just stop cold turkey.
Have you got any support at the moment? It can be very difficult seeing a loved one go down the path of drug use. So it is important that you look after yourself too.
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