Clinical Outcomes of Benzodiazepine Prescribing for People Receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

• Main Authors: Catriona Matheson (Author), Chris Vucic (Author), Josh Dumbrell (Author), Roy Robertson (Author), Trina Ritchie (Author), Clare Duncan (Author), Karthigayan Kessavalou (Author), Caroline Woolston (Author), Joe Schofield (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Many countries are experiencing an increased use of unregulated benzodiazepines in combination with opioids and other drugs, which contributes to drug-related harm. This descriptive review identifies and synthesises the outcomes of studies co-prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids. A systematic rev...