Psychological distress and adaptational problems associated with discontinuation of benzodiazepines

Article Abstract:

Psychosocial factors can play a significant role in exacerbating problems associated with benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal, according to research investigating the psychological distress and the adaptation problems suffered by patients withdrawing from BZD. These patients were compared with a group of patients already being treated with BZD but not seeking to withdraw and a group of patients of similar diagnostic category but not receiving any medication. There were found to be no BZD group differences on measures of demographic characteristics, type and use of BZD, personality, number of life events, satisfaction with social support and amount of social support.

Drug withdrawal symptoms, Substance withdrawal syndrome, Benzodiazepine abuse

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Enlarged double-blind randomised trial of benzodiazepines against psychotropic analgestic nitrous oxide for alcohol withdrawal

Article Abstract:

Enlarged randomized double-blind controlled study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide (PAN) and benzodiazepines (BZs) for treating the acute alcoholic withdrawal states. Previous findings that displayed the safety, rapidity and effectiveness of PAN for treatment of mild to severe alcohol withdrawal states were supported.

United States, Drug therapy, Benzodiazepines, Delirium tremens, Alcohol withdrawal delirium

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Utility of thin layer chromatography for detection of opioids and benzodiazepines in a clinical setting

Article Abstract:

Research into the use of thin layer chromatography (TLC) for detecting recent use of benzodiazepines and opioids among drug addicts is presented. It is concluded that urinalysis results play a key role in drug abuse testing programmes.

Usage, Drug abuse treatment, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing, Drug abuse, Thin layer chromatography

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