title: The benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome and its management.
abstract: The literature on benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal is reviewed with an emphasis on social and psychological considerations. The problems of when to prescribe, identifying withdrawal symptoms, effective communication with the patient, the structure of withdrawal programmes, and the use of drugs, psychological approaches and other services are discussed.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Onyett
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines