Since the mid 1980's, there has been an increased focus on the side effects of
benzodiazepines (GABA enhancers), and as a result there has been a decrease in their use …

Purpose This longitudinal study aimed to examine the trends in antipsychotics,
antidepressants, anxiolytics, and hypnotics/sedatives consumption in Croatia over a 10-year …

Background The use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) in older population is often accompanied
by drug-related complications. Inappropriate BZD use significantly alters older adults' clinical …

Background Self-poisoning accounts for between 3 and 17% of intensive care unit (ICU)
admissions. Objectives To display the misused substances, intention, and outcome of …

Abstract Objectives Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are widely prescribed in Croatia to treat
anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, and epileptic seizures. Long-term BZD use is associated …

Benzodiazepine-receptor agonists (BZRAs), including benzodiazepines (BZDs) and drugs
related to BZDs (Z-drugs), are commonly used for anxiety, but often have side effects. We …

The purpose of this study was to describe differences in treatment of White versus Black
older adults, males versus females, and those living at home, assisted living, or nursing …

Introduction Previous research has raised concerns about high prevalence of drug-related
problems, polypharmacy and inappropriate benzodiazepine prescribing in nursing homes …

ABSTRACT Introduction Although psychoactive medicines (PMed) are needed in several
psychiatric conditions, their use and misuse bear risks. We aimed at estimating the …

Background: Mental disorders can have a significant impact on patients' life, including
economic, social and individual consequences, and psychotropic medication is essential to …