Work accident effect on the use of psychotropic drugs: the case of benzodiazepines

ConclusionThe increase in the risk of benzodiazepine overuse is due to an increase in the likelihood of using benzodiazepines after a work accident that leads to overuse, rather than an increase in likelihood of overuse among people who use benzodiazepines. Results call for targeting the first-time prescription to limit the risk of overuse after a work accident.
Source: Health Economics Review - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research