068 - Hooked on a feeling: how to discuss benzodiazepine tapers with your patients

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast

English - October 17, 2017 10:00 - 35 minutes - 47.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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In this episode, we will discuss the current state of benzodiazepine use, expected trends in prescribing, and risks associated with use. Lastly, we will discuss techniques for ensuring that a benzodiazepine taper is performed in a safe manner with lowest risk of harm.