| Addiction to benzodiazepines. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9793106 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Benzodiazepines are sedative hypnotic medications that can induce a state of dependence. Dependence however is not the same as addiction. The development of dependence is a predictable phenomenon, influenced by dose, duration of treatment, and a number of other factors including individual characteristics of the benzodiazepine user. It is unclear whether there are meaningful differences among benzodiazepines in producing a state of dependence. Benzodiazepine dependence is also characterized by a predictable discontinuation syndrome. Benzodiazepines are rarely abused by non-substance abusers. The regulation of benzodiazepines although the legitimate therapeutic use has been significantly reduced. |
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Authors:
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C Salzman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Psychiatric quarterly Volume: 69 ISSN: 0033-2720 ISO Abbreviation: Psychiatr Q Publication Date: 1998 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-01-26 Completed Date: 1999-01-26 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376465 Medline TA: Psychiatr Q Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 251-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA., USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Anxiety Agents*
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adverse effects Benzodiazepines Humans Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / diagnosis Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis, psychology*, rehabilitation |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Anxiety Agents; 12794-10-4/Benzodiazepines |
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