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Benzodiazepines: Understanding Physical Dependence vs. Addiction

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

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Understanding Benzodiazepine Use Disorder: Beyond Physical Dependence

This chapter examines the intricacies of benzodiazepine use disorder, focusing on the difference between physical dependence and addiction. It discusses the criteria for diagnosis and signs that may indicate a use disorder in patients, such as unsanctioned dose increases and a growing need for higher dosages.

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