Benzo prescriptions have risen 34% during COVID-19, particularly in women. People are also getting benzos outside of prescriptions. Drs. Islam and Choudhry discussed the emerging trend in a commentary in Clinical Psychiatry News. Specifically, they are concerned that people will obtain benzos over the internet, and that this casual use can raise the risk of overdose deaths.

Published On: 10/14/20

Duration: 5 minutes, 36 seconds

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