Benzodiazepine Kindling: A Critical Concern in Withdrawal and Dependence

What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepine medications are widely prescribed for various psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and sleep disorders. These drugs interact with benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, enhancing…

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Navigating Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Lessons from the Ashton Manual and Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines

Patients often describe the same pattern. Years of prescribed benzodiazepine use for anxiety or sleep, a dose that slowly stopped working, and every attempt to cut back or stop met…

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Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder by Revisiting Federal Laws That Allow for Involvement of Child Protective Services

Pregnant women with opioid use disorder often face significant stigma and discrimination from society, healthcare providers, and even their own families. This stigma is rooted in misconceptions and judgment about…

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