Rutgers: Drug Used For Sleep Disorders Is Linked To Higher Risk Of Overdose In Teens, Young Adults
November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 23 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Benzodiazepine treatment is associated with an increased risk of overdose compared with other prescription sleep medications, Rutgers researchers say
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Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax - a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia - may be at a higher risk of overd . . .
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Benzodiazepine treatment is associated with an increased risk of overdose compared with other prescription sleep medications, Rutgers researchers say
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Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax - a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia - may be at a higher risk of overd . . .