Problem drinkers have higher ‘benzo’ use

Friday, December 13, 2019 - 10:10 in Psychology & Sociology

Problem drinkers are more likely than teetotalers and moderate drinkers to take benzodiazepines, a class of sedatives that are among the most commonly prescribed drugs — and the most abused. When taken by heavier drinkers, benzodiazepines may heighten the risk for overdoses and accidents as well as exacerbate psychiatric conditions. In a study by UC … Continue reading Problem drinkers have higher ‘benzo’ use

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