Determinants of Quality of Life in High-Dose Benzodiazepine Misusers

Determinants of Quality of Life in High-Dose Benzodiazepine Misusers

Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are among the most widely prescribed drugs in developed countries, but they have a high potential for tolerance, dependence and misuse. High-dose BZD misuse represents an emerging addiction phenomenon, but data on quality of life (QoL) in high-dose BZD misusers are scant. This...

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Main Authors: Stefano Tamburin, Angela Federico, Marco Faccini, Rebecca Casari, Laura Morbioli, Valentina Sartore, Antonio Mirijello, Giovanni Addolorato, Fabio Lugoboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
12-Items General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12)
addiction
benzodiazepine (BZD)
drug misuse
multivariable analysis
patient-centered outcomes
quality of life (QoL)
Short Form-36 (SF-36)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/1/38

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