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Toxicity and Adverse Consequences of Benzodiazepine Use

1995; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 25; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/0048-5713-19950301-09

1938-2456

Heather Ashton,

Schizophrenia research and treatment

BENZODIAZEPINES: EFFICACY AND LIABILITYToxicity and Adverse Consequences of Benzodiazepine Use Heather Ashton, DM, FRCP, , DM, FRCP Heather Ashton, DM, FRCP Published Online:March 01, 1995https://doi.org/10.3928/0048-5713-19950301-09PDFView Full Text ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMore1. Curran V. Memory functions, alertness and mood of long-term benzodiazepine users: a preliminary investigation of the effects of a normal daily dose. J Psychopharmacol 1992; 6:69-75. Google Scholar2. Nicholls JM, Martin F, Kirkby C. A comparison of the effect of lorazepam on memory in heavy and low social drinkers. Psychopharmacology. 1993; 112:475-482. Google Scholar3. Lader M. Long-term benzodiazepine use and psychological functioning. In: Freeman H1 Rue Y, eds. The Benzodiazepines in Current Clinical Practice. Royal Society of Medicine Services. International Congress and Symposium Series. 1987; 114:55-69. 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