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.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
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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