Benzodiazepine abuse among the elderly
Benzodiazepines belong to the hypnotic-sedative class of drugs which have anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic properties. These drugs have been in clinical use for at least half a century. The propensity for development of dependence, especially on prescription benzodiazepines, coupled with the risk...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Geriatric Mental Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jgmh.org/article.asp?issn=2348-9995;year=2016;volume=3;issue=2;spage=123;epage=130;aulast=Singh |