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The benzodiazepines--use and abuse.

J Marks

    Arzneimittel-Forschung
    |January 1, 1980
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    Benzodiazepine medications are widely used but not overused, with dependence occurring at a very low incidence. This study examines their therapeutic use and societal impact, suggesting strategies to minimize dependence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Benzodiazepines are a widely prescribed class of drugs.
    • Concerns exist regarding their potential overuse and associated dependence.
    • Understanding therapeutic use patterns is crucial for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the extent of therapeutic benzodiazepine use in relation to anxiety disorders.
    • To quantify the incidence of psychological and physical dependence.
    • To assess the social significance of benzodiazepine dependence.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of therapeutic drug usage data.
    • Epidemiological assessment of anxiety disorder prevalence.
    • Quantification of dependence incidence in therapeutic and abuse contexts.

    Main Results:

    • Benzodiazepine use is generally conservative, not excessive, relative to community emotional morbidity.
    • The incidence of benzodiazepine dependence is very low.
    • Dependence is of an alcohol-barbiturate type, though less severe.

    Conclusions:

    • Current benzodiazepine consumption is not considered excessive.
    • Dependence rates are low, with significant social implications.
    • Strategies to reduce dependence should be considered.

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