The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
Controlled evaluation of brief intervention by general practitioners to reduce chronic use of benzodiazepines.
It is recommended that long-term users of benzodiazepines in general practice be withdrawn from their medication where possible. ⋯ The study indicates that some chronic users can successfully reduce their intake of benzodiazepines with simple advice from the general practitioner and a self-help booklet. This type of intervention does not lead to psychological distress or increased consultation.