Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Use Disorder Among Older Adults
RECOMMENDATIONS
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b) identifying and optimizing alternatives to manage the underlying health issue(s) that initiated or perpetuated the use of BZRAs;
c) developing strategies to minimize acute withdrawal and managing rebound symptoms as needed; and
d) establishing a schedule of visits for reviewing progress.
Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Use Disorder Among Older Adults
Authoring Organization
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health
Publication Month/Year
January 1, 2020
Last Updated Month/Year
November 30, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Correctional facility, Hospital
Intended Users
Psychologist, addiction treatment specialist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Counseling, Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Prevention, Management, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D019966 - Substance-Related Disorders, D001569 - Benzodiazepines
Keywords
Benzodiazepine Receptor, Use Disorder, BZRA
Source Citation
Conn DK, Hogan DB, Amdam L, Cassidy KL, Cordell P, Frank C, Gardner D, Goldhar M, Ho JM, Kitamura C, Vasil N. Canadian Guidelines on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Use Disorder Among Older Adults Title. Can Geriatr J. 2020 Mar 30;23(1):116-122. doi: 10.5770/cgj.23.419. PMID: 32226570; PMCID: PMC7067147.