C3. Drug Therapy Addiction Flashcards
1
Q
How can benzodiazepines treat physiological and behavioural addictions?
A
- By acting on brain receptors to create a calming effect.
- It can also reduce anxiety
2
Q
Why is BZS a short term method?
A
To avoid secondary addiction
3
Q
How effective is drug therapy for addiction?
A
It should only be prescribed for a short period of time to avoid secondary addiction.
4
Q
Disadvantage of drug therapy for addiction
A
It can lead to dependency on more than one drug.
