Benzodiazepines 101: Facts, Myths, and Safety

This free, 1-hour CME course will emphasize safety-focused strategies for prescribing, monitoring, and tapering benzodiazepines to support informed, responsible, and patient-centered care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Benzodiazepines 101: Facts, Myths, and Safety

Meets DEA training requirements 

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Learning objectives: 

• Describe the pharmacology, indications, and evidence-based role of benzodiazepines in clinical practice.
• Evaluate risks including tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and drug–drug interactions.
• Implement safety-focused strategies for prescribing, monitoring, and tapering benzodiazepines.

Accreditation and Credit Designation

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and Michigan OPEN. MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.