Effectiveness of a Community Intervention in the Chronic Use of Benzodiazepines: (BENZOSTOPJUNTOS)

"Comprehensive, multicomponent intervention utilizing education and support for benzodiazepines.~Family doctor, nurse, community pharmacist and social workers: carried out informative discussion with the patient with by providing educational material. They informed patients about the advantages, disadvantages and alternatives to benzodiazepines including a descending benzodiazepines schedule to minimize withdrawal symptoms. It briefly explained the professionals' concerns about the continued use of benzodiazepines and offers possible solutions.~If the patient requested a withdrawal, he/she was referred to the doctor."