BENZODIAZEPINES: HOW THEY WORK
AND HOW TO WITHDRAW
(aka The Ashton Manual)
University Of Newcastle (2002)
A useful guide for professionals and users of benzodiazepines on dependency, withdrawal, assessing dosages, and withdrawal protocols. The defiinitive guide to the subject. This is the 2002 edition; an updated 2007 edition is available for purchase, but not on line.
Effects
of Commonly Used Benzodiazepines on the Fetus, the Neonate, and the Nursing
Infant
Psychaitric Services (2002)
The authors review what is currently known about the effects of benzodiazepine therapy on the fetus and on nursing infants.
Benzodiazepines
- A review of Research Results
NIDA (1980)
Old US research monograph on tranquilliser use.
Resource
list for helping people detox from benzodiazepines
SMMGP (2002?)
Resource list from SMMGP.
Guidance
on Prescribing Benzodiazepines to Drug Users in Primary Care
SMMGP (2005)
Essential reading for anyone prescribing or supporting drug users who are using benzos or being prescribed benzos.
Benzodiazepines:
From popular remedy to societal menace A Guide for Student Nurses
Mental Health Nurse (2005)
Useful primer for nurses and others with a need to understand benzos.
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