Engelsk titel: Benzodiazepines to people with substance abuse problems?
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Författare:
Waal, Helge
;
Bramnes, Jörgen G
Email: helge.waal@medisin.uio.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 20
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 10041782
Sammanfattning
Benzodiazepines are probably prescribed too often to people with substance abuse problems. The drugs often alleviate symptoms effectively on a short term, but pharmacodynamic interactions and development of dependence cause problems. Indistinct, but important side effects might be overlooked or misunderstood. Evidence-based practice should replace prescriptions based on unclear indications.