
A New FDA Approval Brings New Psychiatric Risks
The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
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The Dangers of the 'Holy Trinity'
This chapter explores the psychiatric risks of combining opioids with muscle relaxants and benzodiazepines, emphasizing the heightened danger of respiratory depression and overdose. It also discusses the legal implications for healthcare providers who prescribe these combinations, highlighting the DEA's positions and the ongoing prevalence of this practice despite potential penalties.
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