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Druglink article 1988 – A problem with Lorazepam? by Heather Ashton

Last October’s BBC2 Brass tacks programme spotlighted addiction to Lorazepam. Is the drug so bad, or is it just one tranquilliser problem among many?

A problem with Lorazepam? (PDF)

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