Benzodiazepines: the end of a dream
Byrne, A.
Australian Family Physician 23(8): 1584-1585
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 7980158 Document Number: 432296
It is suggested that the medical profession needs to reassess current use of benzodiazepines in light of new evidence of habituation and side effects. We should encourage patients with insomnia and anxiety to persevere with non drug treatments. Before prescribing, we must inform patients of the addictive potential of the drug.