Benzodiazepine Misuse by Drug Addicts

@article{Garretty1997BenzodiazepineMB,
  title={Benzodiazepine Misuse by Drug Addicts},
  author={D. Garretty and K. Wolff and A. Hay and D. Raistrick},
  journal={Annals of Clinical Biochemistry},
  year={1997},
  volume={34},
  pages={68 - 73}
}
Using a high-performance liquid chromatography method, we measured seven commonly prescribed benzodiazepines (chlordiazepoxide, nitrazepam, nordiazepam, oxazepam, lorazepam, temazepam and diazepam) in 100 urine samples obtained from patients attending the Leeds Addiction Unit. All of the urines selected for investigation were positive for benzodiazepines using an EMIT (Enzyme Immunoassay) screen. Forty-four of the urines contained a range of benzodiazepines, none of which had been prescribed… Expand
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