Journal article
Cognitive Effects of Benzodiazepine use: A Review
Australian Psychologist, Vol.38(3), pp.202-213
2003
Abstract
Benzodiazepines are among the most widely prescribed psychotropic drugs in the world. According to the Drug Utilisation Subcommittee (1999) in 2001 almost 7 million prescriptions were dispensed through pharmacies in Australia alone (excluding in-patient hospital prescribing). Benzodiazepines are widely used to treat anxiety, insomnia and panic disorder. The existing literature examining the possible effects of long-term use of these drugs yields conflicting results. This paper reviews the available research on short- and long-term effects of benzodiazepines, focusing on the cognitive effects of long-term use. Evidence from studies employing CT scanning methods and studies investigating cognitive improvement following discontinuation are briefly reviewed. Implications for future responsible prescription of benzodiazepines are discussed.
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- Title
- Cognitive Effects of Benzodiazepine use: A Review
- Authors
- M J Barker (Author) - La Trobe UniversityM Jackson (Author) - La Trobe UniversityKen Greenwood (Author) - La Trobe UniversityS F Crowe (Author) - La Trobe University
- Publication details
- Australian Psychologist, Vol.38(3), pp.202-213
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Date published
- 2003
- DOI
- 10.1080/00050060310001707217
- ISSN
- 0005-0067
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451114002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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