Benzodiazepines: it's time to return to the evidence

We propose that discussions of benzodiazepines in the current psychiatric literature have become negatively biased and have strayed from the scientific evidence base. We advocate returning to the evidence in discussing benzodiazepines and adhering to clear definitions and conceptual rigour in commentary about them.

Automated summary

The current discussions on benzodiazepines in psychiatric literature have shown a negative bias and deviated from the scientific evidence base. It is recommended to return to the evidence and adhere to clear definitions and conceptual rigor when discussing benzodiazepines.