Our FDA decicded that there isn't a medical need for them anymore. Especially since the expansion of the benzos. I believe it has been moved to a schedule 1 status. It was prescribed for sleep, anxiety, etc. I do believe that they are still "technically" available or legal to prescribe in a few countries. Also, I should have said anyone older than 45.. the lemons(ludes) where available til the mid 80's..