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Sleep Disorder Pill Increases Risk of Overdose in Youths

Sleep Disorder Pill Increases Risk of Overdose in Youths

This pill used for sleep disorders is linked to a higher risk of overdose and death.

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Dec 22, 2022
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  • Young people prescribed benzodiazepines for a sleep disorder had a higher risk of overdose, and the risk was higher for those who were recently prescribed opioids

  • Benzodiazepines are one of the most widely prescribed drug classes. They are known to depress the central nervous system by bypassing the blood-brain barrier and affecting the …

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