Long-term Benzo Use: What The Data Really Show
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
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Navigating the Complexities of Benzodiazepine Use in Vulnerable Populations
This chapter explores the consequences of long-term benzodiazepine usage for sleep issues in palliative patients, revealing that nearly half succumb within a year of treatment. It underscores the critical need for deprescribing these medications and discusses the dangers of dose escalation in individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
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