| Literature DB >> 2576073 |
Abstract
The literature on benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal is reviewed with an emphasis on social and psychological considerations. The problems of when to prescribe, identifying withdrawal symptoms, effective communication with the patient, the structure of withdrawal programmes, and the use of drugs, psychological approaches and other services are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2576073 PMCID: PMC1711840
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J R Coll Gen Pract ISSN: 0035-8797