Episode 24 - Benzodiazepines and Sedative Safe Prescribing Guidelines

Dr. Schlicher sits down with Joshua Jones, MD, general and forensic psychologist at Providence St. Joseph Health, discusses the importance of benzodiazepines and sedative prescribing, and how to safely prescribe.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of safe benzodiazepine and sedative prescribing.
• Identify the dangers of co-prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids, including overdose and respiratory depression.
• Identify appropriate non-opioid treatments for anxiety, including psychoeducation, CBT, SSRIs, and PRN medications.
• Screen for substance use disorders, prescribe the lowest effective dose, and manage withdrawal through gradual tapering.

Release date: April 28, 2025

Expiration date: April 27, 2028

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