benzodiazepine

Prescriptions for benzodiazepines are increasing, and with that, patients are at risk for medication withdrawal. How do these patients in withdrawal present, and what options do you have for treatment?

Drug abuse, whether of illicit or prescription drugs, is currently an epidemic. Patients may go into withdrawal, which can be dangerous. This is the second of a two-part series covering withdrawal states. Our first post evaluated the diagnosis and management of alcohol withdrawal. Today’s will cover opioids, benzos, cocaine, amphetamines, and caffeine.