Assessing the clinical utility of the severity dependence scale for benzodiazepine use disorder
Background: Benzodiazepines are often used as a part of mental health pharmacological management; however, often when prescribed for extended periods, they increase the risk of benzodiazepine use disorder (BUD). Clinical interviews are at the centre of diagnosing this disorder. However, in addition...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-07-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1571 |