title: The use and abuse of minor tranquillisers.
abstract: The author briefly outlines the benefits of benzodiazepines and also notes their risks. The usefulness of tricyclic antidepressants as an alternative to long-term benzodiazepines is emphasised.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Horgan
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000075202:Contraindications; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines