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April 2004
 The Dawn Benzo
Report:
Benzodiazepines in Drug
Abuse-Related Emergency Department Visits: 1995-2002 Benzodiazepines are psychotherapeutic sedatives used to
treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Examples of some common brands include Valium, Xanax, Librium,
and Ativan. In 2002, over 100,000 drug abuse-related emergency department (ED) visits involved benzodiazepines. Drug abuse-related ED visits involving benzodiazepines
increased 41 percent from 1995 to 2002. Alprazolam and clonazepam were the benzodiazepines most frequently reported in drug
abuse-related ED visits in 2002. However, a third of total benzodiazepine mentions were reported only
as 'benzodiazepine', with no specific drug name. Most benzodiazepine-related ED visits (78%)
involved more than one drug. Alcohol was the substance most frequently reported
with benzodiazepines in drug abuse-related ED visits.
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