Friday, April 10, 2015

Study links high benzodiazepine usage to mental health issues

Study links high benzodiazepine usage to mental health issues

A study in the journal Pain Medicine found patients taking benzodiazepines every day for chronic noncancer pain were more likely to have comorbid mental health issues and to use emergency health care. The study authors said the high benzodiazepine usage rates are "inconsistent with guidelines for the management of CNCP or chronic mental health conditions." PhysiciansBriefing.com

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