Medication Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Substance Abusers
The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report, Volume 4, Number 4, May 2016
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/catrv4n4/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Addiction | Anxiety Disorder | Benzodiazepines | Psychopharmacology Tips
Daniel Carlat, MD
While benzodiazepines are effective anti-anxiety workhorses for many patients, most guidelines tell us to avoid prescribing them to substance abusers. The concern is that the benzo high will remind patients of their substances of choice, and that benzo withdrawal symptoms will lead to old substance abuse habits.
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Daniel Carlat, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Publisher, The Carlat Report.
Dr. Carlat has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.