[Benzodiazepines tolerance and dependence: a case report]

AMB Rev Assoc Med Bras. 1989 Oct-Dec;35(5):207-10.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

This is a case report of benzodiazepine abuse and dependence with tolerance to some (psychomotor sedative) but not all (memory) of the BDZ effects. A withdrawal syndrome which included intensification of paranoid personality traits, was observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents*
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Drug Tolerance
  • Electrophysiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sleep / drug effects
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / psychology*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology*

Substances

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents
  • Benzodiazepines