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Benzodiazepines: Understanding Physical Dependence vs. Addiction
May 11, 2025 · 12 min

In this episode, we explore benzodiazepine use disorder, distinguishing between physical dependence and addiction while examining practical strategies for safe prescribing. Did you know only 1.5% of benzodiazepine users actually develop a use disorder?

Faculty: Alexis Ritvo, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.

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