Search Resources (English): Prescription drug dependence, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
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- Dangerous prescriptions? Benzodiazepine use among Aboriginal senior women
- http://www.cwhn.ca/sites/default/files/PDF/CEWH/RB/bulletin-vol5no1EN.pdf
- Published: 2006
Discusses the health consequences caused by over-prescription of benzodiazepines to older Aboriginal women.
(See Details) - Manufacturing addiction: the over-prescription of tranquilizers and sleeping pills to women in Canada
- http://www.cwhn.ca/en/node/39526
- Published: Winter/Spring 2004
Examines the over-prescription of benzodiazepines to women in Canada. Urges the establishment of clinical practice guidelines on the use and prescribing of these drugs and sleeping pills.
(See Details) - Manufacturing addiction: the over-prescription of benzodiazepines and sleeping pills to women in Canada
- http://www.cewh-cesf.ca/PDF/bccewh/benzobrief.pdf
- Published: 2003
Outlines the pharmacology of benzodiazepines, prescribing rates and practices in Canada. Examines the over-prescription of these medications to women, as well as the effects of withdrawal and recovery from addiction.
(See Details) - Just say no: the dangers of tranquilizers and sleeping pills
- http://www.cwhn.ca/resources/kickers/benzo.html
- Briefly examines the health risks and consequences associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines and tranquilizers. Includes references. (See Details)Published: 2003
