Who Should Be Cautious with Benzodiazepines?

🚫💊 New Video: Who Should Avoid Benzodiazepines?

Not all patients benefit equally from benzodiazepines—and for some, the risks may far outweigh the rewards.

In this new video, we highlight key populations with either a low likelihood of benefit or a high risk of harm, including:

⚠️ Older adults
⚠️ Children and adolescents
⚠️ Patients on concurrent opioids
⚠️ Those with a history of substance use
⚠️ Individuals at risk for falls
⚠️ Drivers, machine operators, or those in safety-sensitive jobs

🎥 Learn how to make safer, more targeted prescribing decisions

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