2024 Volume 16 Issue 1 Pages 12-20
The number of patients with disorders due to use of benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA) is increasing. Disorders due to the use of BZRA often involve harmful use, such as issues related to overdose, as well as dependence, which leads to a loss of control and disruptions in social life. Patients with disorders due to the use of BZRA are more commonly women, and the condition is prevalent among younger generations, particularly those in their 20s and 30s. These trends differ from those observed in traditional addiction patients. When it comes to treatment, simply stopping BZRA is not enough. In some cases, it may be necessary to continue using BZRA to treat the underlying mental disorder. This paper outlines the characteristics of BZRA as an addictive substance and discusses the traits of patients who use it as a form of self-medication to cope with difficulties in life. It summarizes what is necessary for recovery from disorders due to the use of BZRA, including methods for tapering off BZRA.
