In some cases, benzodiazepines can be harmful, especially when taken without a prescription or used in ways other than prescribed. In fact, non-medical use of benzodiazepines is an increasing concern. In 2014, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) revealed that 8.8% of Americans reported abusing benzodiazepines at some point in their lifetimes 3.The number of emergency department visits in the United States for benzodiazepine misuse and abuse increased 139% between 2004 and 2010 .
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