Benzodiazepine dangers and dependence
Lisa Weldon presents to consumers and providers about benzodiazepine dangers and dependence at a lunch and learn in Laconia, New Hampshire.
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Hidden Dangers of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in the Benzodiazepine-Dependent Population
Whether it was for a sinus infection or bronchitis, most people have taken an antibiotic at some point in their lives. Antibiotics can be lifesaving medications but, like all other drugs, they come with risks….
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Position Statement on the Use of Benzodiazepines in Patients Receiving Buprenorphine Treatment
BIC Position Statement on the Use of Benzodiazepines in Patients Receiving Buprenorphine Treatment Laura C. Huff M.D. [a], Peter R. Martin, M.D., M.S.[b],, A. J. Reid Finlayson, M.D., M.M.H.C.[c] [a]Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, Director [b]Vanderbilt University…
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Psychopharmacology and Commonly Encountered Enzymatic Drug-Drug Interactions: Implications on Psychiatric Treatment and Psychopharmaceutical Discontinuation Protocols
It’s no surprise that drugs don’t always play together nicely in the human body. The term “drug interaction” can stir up a great deal of fear in unsuspecting healthcare consumers and, as a result, a…
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Social Networking and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: The Realities of Dependence and the Necessity of Support
Dr. Catherine Pittman, along with Dr. William Youngs and Elizabeth (Lisa) Karle conducted the first survey of BenzoBuddies members about their benzodiazepine experiences. Their survey and findings were reviewed by the Institutional Review Board at…
