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The Effects of Tranquillization:
Ruth Cooperstock, Scientist, Jessica Hill, Regional Director, Published by authority of The Minister of GO TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Également disponible en français sous le titre |
"It is generally agreed that, lacking evidence that the anti-anxiety properties of these drugs exceed two to four weeks, and since anxiety is typically episodic, courses of one to two weeks are recommended." [Appropriate Uses of Benzodiazepines, Duration of Use and Dosage, p21]
"Efficacy as an antianxiety agent has not been demonstrated for longer than a few weeks and, because of the risk of dependency as well as with individual variation in dose response, continuous use should not exceed two weeks." [Summary And Conclusion, p49]
Available from: Health Promotion Directorate, Health and Welfare Canada, Ottawa, Ontario KIA IR4
© Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1983 · H 39-54/1982 E · ISBN 0-662-11998-3
Cover photograph was provided by Henry Cooperstock
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