Benzodiazepines: Understanding Physical Dependence vs. Addiction
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates · Psychopharmacology Institute
May 11, 202512m 27s
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Show Notes
In this episode, we explore benzodiazepine use disorder, distinguishing between physical dependence and addiction while examining practical strategies for safe prescribing. Did you know only 1.5% of benzodiazepine users actually develop a use disorder?
Faculty: Alexis Ritvo, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.