SLIDES: Dr Brian Hurley’s slides on ASAM’s new benzodiazepine tapering guidelines.

Learners will be able to:

• Explain the risks associated with long-term benzodiazepine use, including dependence, withdrawal, and cognitive effects
• Describe evidence-based guidelines and best practices for tapering benzodiazepine safely and effectively
• Develop individualized tapering plans that incorporate patient engagement, shared decision-making, and monitoring