Benzodiazepines (BZD) are among the most widely prescribed drugs in developed countries. Since BZD can produce tolerance and dependence even in a short time, their use is recommended for a very limited time. However, these recommendations have been largely disregarded. The chronic use of BZD causes a number of serious side effects, i.e., cognitive impairment, falls, traffic accidents, dependence and tolerance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate quality of life (QoL) in a cohort of 62 consecutive high-dose BZD-dependent patients seeking a BZD detoxification.
Lugoboni, F., Mirijello, A., Faccini, M., Casari, R., Cossari, A., Musi, G., Bissoli, G., Quaglio, G., Addolorato, G., Quality of life in a cohort of high-dose benzodiazepine dependent patients, <<DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE>>, 2014; 142 (N/A): 105-109. [doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.06.020] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/60502]
Quality of life in a cohort of high-dose benzodiazepine dependent patients
Addolorato, Giovanni
2014
Abstract
Benzodiazepines (BZD) are among the most widely prescribed drugs in developed countries. Since BZD can produce tolerance and dependence even in a short time, their use is recommended for a very limited time. However, these recommendations have been largely disregarded. The chronic use of BZD causes a number of serious side effects, i.e., cognitive impairment, falls, traffic accidents, dependence and tolerance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate quality of life (QoL) in a cohort of 62 consecutive high-dose BZD-dependent patients seeking a BZD detoxification.
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