Joan Longwell, RN, MSN, CS

Joan Longwell, RN, MSN, CS is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 1 articles published to date.

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Understanding and Treating Benzodiazepine Dependence; How you as a nurse can best assist the addicted patient

Understanding and Treating Benzodiazepine Dependence; How you as a nurse can best assist the addicted patient

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This article provides information on the symptoms of benzodiazepine dependence, the neurophysiology behind the dependence and how the staff nurse can be part of the treatment involved.

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