ativan is the lowest of the "pam" family. i was on clorazapam which is the next up tranq from ativan or lorazepam which is its true name. you can get it in tenths of a gram; 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 fer examples. it will help with the withdrawls and speak with yer doc. first get rid of the pain meds then work on the tranqs. keep us posted.