Psych News Alert | diazepam

Phenobarbital Is as Effective and Safe as Diazepam for Alcohol Withdrawal

10/13/26, 12:36 PM

Patients with alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) who were treated with phenobarbital had similar outc...

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Following a Pre-COVID Decline, Benzodiazepine Prescriptions for Older Adults Now Plateauing

7/8/26, 1:29 PM

Benzodiazepine prescribing for older adults has declined 18% overall from 2015 to 2024, but prescrib...

Antidepressants May Reduce Risk of Intubation or Death in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

2/8/21, 12:00 AM