Psychiatry - Dr. Kayli Balaban: The Hardships of the PAMs: Benzodiazepine Dependence in the Elderly

Presenter:
Dr. Kayli Balaban

Location:
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
Ben and Hilda Katz Building
4th Floor
4E82

Objectives:
To provide a better understanding of benzodiazepine dependence in the elderly:

1. How this drug is abused and the dangers it holds.
2. The difficulties in diagnosing elderly patients with benzodiazepine dependence.
3. Suggestions on how to control the use of benzodiazepines.