Trends in Benzodiazepine Prescribing for US Adolescents and Young Adults From 2008 to 2019

JAMA Pediatr. 2022 Mar 1;176(3):312-313. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.5122.

Abstract

This cohort study examines whether trends exist in the number of benzodiazepines and opioids prescribed to adolescents and young adults between 2008 and 2019.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Benzodiazepines* / therapeutic use
  • Drug Prescriptions*
  • Humans
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Benzodiazepines