Benzodiazepine use disorder
THE USE OF BENZODIAZEPINES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, OFTEN FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, WHICH POSES RISKS OF DEPENDENCE, WITHDRAWAL AND OTHER LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Benzodiazepine abuse; Benzodiazepine drug abuse; Benzodiazepine drug misuse; Nonmedical benzodiazepine drug use; Benzodiazepine misuse; Benzodiazepine misuse disorder
Benzodiazepine use disorder (BUD), also called misuse or abuse, is the use of benzodiazepines without a prescription, often for recreational purposes, which poses risks of dependence, withdrawal and other long-term effects. Benzodiazepines are one of the more common prescription drugs used recreationally.