Benzodiazepine misuse in adults with alcohol use disorder: Prevalence, motives and patterns of use

Benzodiazepines are among the most commonly misused drugs. Despite the known risks of combining benzodiazepines and alcohol, little is known about misuse among people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Our aim was to characterize the prevalence, correlates, and patterns of misuse of benzodiazepines in adults with AUD.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - June 21, 2020 Category: Addiction Authors: R. Kathryn McHugh, Victoria R. Votaw, Nadine R. Taghian, Margaret L. Griffin, Roger D. Weiss Source Type: research