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The aim is to discuss the complexities and implications of safely tapering benzodiazepine medications in clinical practice.

Benzodiazepine Tapering: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

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This commentary explores benzodiazepine tapering implications for addiction treatment, highlighting safety and efficacy challenges.

The aim is to discuss the complexities and implications of safely tapering benzodiazepine medications in clinical practice.
Review of historical benzodiazepine prescribing trends and associated risks.
Analysis of the 2025 Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on benzodiazepine tapering.
Discussion of challenges faced by clinicians in managing tapering protocols.
Recognition of benzodiazepine risks has increased, prompting revised clinical guidelines.
Clinicians face challenges in ensuring safe tapering due to limited long-term efficacy data.
Implications for addiction treatment protocols and practices are highlighted.

Olsen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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