The epidemiology of benzodiazepine misuse: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Benzodiazepine misuse is a growing public health problem, with increases in benzodiazepine-related overdose deaths and emergency room visits in recent years. However, relatively little attention has been paid to this emergent problem. We systematically reviewed epidemiological studies on benzodiazepine misuse to identify key findings, limitations, and future directions for research.

Methods

PubMed and PsychINFO databases were searched through February 2019 for peer-reviewed publications on benzodiazepine misuse (e.g., use without a prescription; at a higher frequency or dose than prescribed). Eligibility criteria included human studies that focused on the prevalence, trends, correlates, motives, patterns, sources, and consequences of benzodiazepine misuse.

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SUBMITTER: Votaw VR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6639084 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature