Benzodiazepines. How Drugs Affect You (bundle of 50)

A comprehensive, evidence-based overview of benzodiazepines - one of Australia’s most prescribed and frequently misused drug classes. Covering effects, dependence, withdrawal, and support options. Written in easy-to-understand English, so clients can take it away and read independently. Available in bundles of 50.

Used by GPs, pharmacists, AOD workers, community health workers, and health promotion teams across Australia.

What's Inside

• At-a-glance graphic showing short- and long-term effects of benzodiazepines on the body 
• How benzodiazepines interact with other drugs
• How tolerance and dependence develop, and what that means for clients
• What withdrawal looks like and what treatment support is available
• Practical harm reduction tips clients can act on
• Support services in every state and territory.