The benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome and its management.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
دوره 39 321 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989