Benzodiazepines: Understanding Physical Dependence vs. Addiction

11 May 2025 • 12 min • EN
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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. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1 CME: Understanding Benzodiazepine Prescribing: A Clinician's Guide Benzodiazepine Use Disorder

From "Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates"

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