Polydrug epidemiology: Benzodiazepine prescribing and the drug overdose epidemic in the United States

ConclusionThese findings shed light on the polydrug epidemiology of the overdose epidemic. Overdose deaths are highest where elevated opioid and benzodiazepine claims coexist. Overdose levels may reflect polydrug use and misuse, requiring clinical and policy responses beyond reducing opioid prescriptions.
Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL REPORT Source Type: research