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.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 105-109 |
Numero di pagine | 5 |
Rivista | Drug and Alcohol Dependence |
Volume | 142 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2014 |
Keywords
- Benzodiazepines
- Dependence
- Tolerance