Benzodiazepine use disorder
Benzodiazepine use disorder (pronounced: ben-zoh-die-AZ-uh-peen) is a medical condition characterized by the misuse or overuse of benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive drugs.
Etymology
The term "benzodiazepine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which consists of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring. The term "use disorder" is used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to describe a pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment or distress.
Definition
Benzodiazepine use disorder is defined as a pattern of benzodiazepine use that causes significant impairment or distress. This may include an inability to cut down or control use, a strong desire or urge to use, spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from use, and craving, or a strong desire or urge to use the drug.
Symptoms
Symptoms of benzodiazepine use disorder may include tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, using more of the drug or using it for a longer period than intended, persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use, and continued use despite knowledge of physical or psychological problems caused or exacerbated by use.
Treatment
Treatment for benzodiazepine use disorder often involves a combination of medication and behavioral therapies. Medications may include those that help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, or treat co-occurring mental health conditions. Behavioral therapies may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, contingency management, or motivational enhancement therapy.
Related Terms
- Benzodiazepines
- Substance use disorder
- Withdrawal
- Tolerance
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Contingency management
- Motivational enhancement therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benzodiazepine use disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Benzodiazepine use disorder
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