Benzodiazepine Prescription for Anxiety Disorders Increase the Risk of Substance Use Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Introduction While the role of benzodiazepines (BZDs) has been well established for anxiety and related disorders, there are significant concerns about BZD dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance. There is a lot of ambiguity regarding the potential long-term effects of BZDs on mental health. However,...

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Main Authors: C.-F. Sun, Y. Lin, A. S. Pola, A. S. Kablinger, R. L. Trestman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-03-01
Series:European Psychiatry
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823007162/type/journal_article