Benzodiazepines revisited
Olivier, H.; Fitz-Gerald, M.J.; Babiak, B.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 150(10): 483-485
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 9805874 Document Number: 491564
At one time, benzodiazepines were the number one prescription drug in the United States and the world. While the use of benzodiazepines has declined since the Journal published an article about the use and misuse in 1989, benzodiazepines still have clinical efficacy and clinical misuse. This article details current epidemiology, indications, and precautions to prevent abuse.