The diagnosis and management of benzodiazepine dependence.
@article{Ashton2005TheDA,
title={The diagnosis and management of benzodiazepine dependence.},
author={Heather Ashton},
journal={Current opinion in psychiatry},
year={2005},
volume={18 3},
pages={
249-55
}
}PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Despite repeated recommendations to limit benzodiazepines to short-term use (2-4 weeks), doctors worldwide are still prescribing them for months or years. This over-prescribing has resulted in large populations of long-term users who have become dependent on benzodiazepines and has also led to leakage of benzodiazepines into the illicit drug market. This review outlines the risks of long-term benzodiazepine use, gives guidelines on the management of benzodiazepine withdrawal… CONTINUE READING
