Examining racial/ethnic differences in patterns of benzodiazepine prescription and misuse
Abstract Background Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are widely prescribed during psychiatric
treatment. Unfortunately, their misuse has led to recent surges in overdose emergency visits
and drug-related deaths. Methods Electronic health record data from a large healthcare
system were used to describe racial/ethnic, sex, and age differences in BZD use and
dependence. Among patients with a BZD prescription, we assessed differences in the
likelihood of subsequently receiving a BZD dependence diagnosis, number of BZD …
treatment. Unfortunately, their misuse has led to recent surges in overdose emergency visits
and drug-related deaths. Methods Electronic health record data from a large healthcare
system were used to describe racial/ethnic, sex, and age differences in BZD use and
dependence. Among patients with a BZD prescription, we assessed differences in the
likelihood of subsequently receiving a BZD dependence diagnosis, number of BZD …
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