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Use of benzodiazepines and drug strategies in mental health

This article focuses on the discrepancies in the use of benzodiazepines, under the pharmaceutical approach, observed daily in Centers of Psychosocial Care (Caps) and in Basic Units of Family Health. Benzodiazepines are among the most prescribed medications for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Advances in psychiatric reform, the creation of Caps and the new approach to primary health activities make imperative the adequacy of pharmaceutical practice through guidance and care activities to benzodiazepines' users.

Receptors GABA-A; Drug therapy; User embracement


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