title: Problems and opportunities in regulation of benzodiazepines.
abstract: A commentary on current national and international regulation of benzodiazepine-like drugs is presented. The policies and decision making associated with these regulations also are discussed, both in terms of historical mistakes and current problems. Finally, a proposal is made to improve the methods by which regulations are put into effect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, The University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Woods
mesh_terms: D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D012940:Social Problems; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D001569:Benzodiazepines