| Literature DB >> 20132123 |
Nicholas Lintzeris1, Suzanne Nielsen.
Abstract
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are widely used by heroin users not in treatment, and by patients in methadone and buprenorphine (BPN) treatment. This review examines the epidemiology of BZD use by opioid users, and the range of harms that are associated with BZD use in this group, including the association of BZD use with opioid-related mortality. Preclinical and clinical data regarding pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between methadone, buprenorphine, and BZDs are reviewed. An overview of treatment approaches for managing BZD use in this population is presented, including strategies for minimizing abuse and addressing BZD dependence.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20132123 DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2009.00007.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Addict ISSN: 1055-0496