Abstract of main article: Addiction to benzodiazepines is common and occurs for many users after a couple of weeks or months. The patient may have a need to increase the dosage, and if they do, and then quit, they can have severe withdrawal symptoms.

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Sources list for:
"Benzodiazepine Dependence"

1. Prof. H. Ashton. The Ashton Manual - Benzodiazepines: How they work and how to withdraw (2002)
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