Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Deprescribing Benzodiazepines: When Tapering Might Do More Harm Than Good

August 19, 2026·17 min
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In this episode, we explore the nuanced landscape of benzodiazepine tapering, guided by a major 2024 joint clinical practice guideline. Are we training a generation of psychiatrists too afraid to prescribe one of psychiatry's most effective drug classes? Dr. Scott Beach unpacks the risks, benefits, and clinical realities. Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.75 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 84 Benzodiazepine Tapering: Key Takeaways From New Guidelines

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