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What Every Clinician Should Know About the Risks of Benzodiazepines

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

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This chapter examines the perilous interactions between benzodiazepines and opioids, using a clinical example of a patient managing anxiety. It highlights the dangers of overdose and cognitive decline, particularly in older adults, advocating for careful prescribing strategies.

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