American Psychiatric Association
Benzodiazepine Dependence, Toxicity and Abuse
- ISBN 13:
- 9780890422281
- author:
- American Psychiatric Association
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- American Psychiatric Press Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 16.5 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Benzodiazepine Dependence, Toxicity, and Abuse is a report by the American Psychiatric Association that examines the potential hazards of benzodiazepine treatment. The task force review provides an assessment of the available information on the risks associated with these medications, including the risk of dependence and toxicity. The report offers guidance for clinicians on how to prescribe benzodiazepines rationally, taking into account the varying potencies and half-lives of different compounds. This book is a valuable resource for psychiatrists and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the complexities of benzodiazepine treatment. Published in 1990, this report provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, drawing on the latest research and evidence at the time.