No it's not the least strong benzo(xanax, halcion and klonopin would be among the "high potentcy" group) but none the less less ativan at the common lower doses it a great, safe med with an intermediate half life which makes it veritile. It's very well studied, is not metabolized by the liver and docs like it for anxiety. Use just enough to calm you back down. If it makes you drowsy, cut back on the dose. Alankay.