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This research explores benzodiazepine use patterns among patients in methadone maintenance treatment.

February 26, 2026Drug Design Development and TherapyOpen Access

Benzodiazepine Use Among Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Descriptive Study

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YLYue LiuXiamen University QHQingxiao HongZhejiang Pharmaceutical College WSWenwen ShenNingbo Kangning Hospital

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Descriptive study identifies increased impulsivity and anxiety among benzodiazepine users in methadone treatment, indicating possible psychological complexities.

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This research explores benzodiazepine use patterns among patients in methadone maintenance treatment.
Descriptive study involving 80 participants from an MMT clinic.
Assessment using various scales including the BZD Use Questionnaire and Barratt impulsiveness scale.
Participants were divided into BZD users and non-users for comparative analysis.
71 participants included in final analysis after exclusions for invalid data.
BZD users showed higher impulsivity, anxiety, and comorbid disorders compared to non-users.
Independent associations found between BZD use and increased anxiety and impulsivity scores.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699f95ba1bc9fecf3dab3cd5 https://doi.org/10.2147/dddt.s579917

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Descriptive study identifies increased impulsivity and anxiety among benzodiazepine users in methadone treatment, indicating possible psychological complexities.

Benzodiazepine Use Among Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Descriptive Study

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Benzodiazepine Use Among Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Descriptive Study

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