Use of Benzodiazepines in Medical Students: A Comparative Analysis Between Medical and Other University Degrees.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of benzodiazepines among university students has been scarcely investigated. This situation raises particular concerns in medical students, due to their exposure to stressful situations and, especially, their familiarity with psychotropic drugs.

Material and methods

A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was conducted using an anonymous online survey disseminated among universities in the Community of Madrid during April 2024.

Results

25.07% of students stated they had used benzodiazepines at least once, especially from the third academic year onwards. The prevalence was higher among medical students (32.34%). Use was mainly occasional, although 20.21% reported daily use. Among the reasons for use, managing academic stress reached 45.74%.

SUBMITTER: Fernandez de Frutos P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12452709 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature