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Bitter pill: Benzodiazepine medication by Irish over-65s in Ireland highest in OECD

We need to treat the underlying problems causing us to reach for a pill, experts tell Rowena Walsh

Bitter pill: Benzodiazepine medication by Irish over-65s in Ireland highest in OECD

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020 - 14:50

Rowena Walsh

BITTER PILL: Physical and psychological addictions can result from the misuse of benzodiazepines. Picture: iStock

A pill is not always the best medicine

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