TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Self-harm and suicide associated with benzodiazepine usage
JO  - British journal of general practice
A1  - Neale, Greg
A1  - Smith, A. J.
SP  - 407
EP  - 408
VL  - 57
IS  - 538
N2  - Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed in primary care for anxiety disorders and insomnia. However, they can cause dependence with withdrawal symptoms that are both physical and psychological. These complications are also more common with short-acting benzodiazepines such as lorazepam. This case report describes a previously stable 62-year-old male who inflicted serious stab wounds to himself, twice within a month, during changes in his benzodiazepine regime.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0960-1643
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -