Benzodiazepines and medications acting on benzodiazepine receptors that do not have a
benzodiazepine structure (z-drugs) have been viewed by some experts and regulatory …

Pharmaceutical poisoning is a significant global public health concern, causing
approximately 190,000 deaths annually. This scoping review aims to comprehensively map …

Increased use of benzodiazepines in adolescents have been reported, with alprazolam
(ALP) being the most abused. Drug abuse during adolescence can induce changes with …

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with a decline in mental health of
adolescents. The aim of this study was to analyze the rate of deliberate self-poisonings …

Nonmedical prescription drug use (NMPDU), the use of controlled prescription medications
for purposes other than initially intended by the prescriber, is common among adolescents …

Benzodiazepines are effective in managing anxiety and related disorders when used
properly (short-term). Their inappropriate use, however, carries significant risks, involving …

Despite significant prevention efforts, childhood poison exposures remain a serious public
health challenge in the United States. This study aimed to assess annual trends of …

Introduction Benzodiazepines contribute to substance use disorder and are often part of
polydrug abuse, most frequently with opioids. Although dental opioid prescribing differs …

Abstract Background In January 2018, the Government of Ontario, Canada, initiated a
universal pharmacare program (OHIP+) for all individuals aged 24 years and younger. In …

Introduction Anxiety diagnoses have surged recently during and after the COVID-19
pandemic. Lorazepam is widely recognized for its efficacy in treatment of anxiety, as well as …