ASAM Benzodiazepine Tapering Guideline Summary - Guideline Central

Document Overview

Document Title
Benzodiazepine Tapering
Authoring Society

American Society of Addiction Medicine

Endorsing Societies

American College of Medical Toxicology

American Geriatrics Society

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Document Publication Date
Mar 3, 2025
Page Last Reviewed/Updated
May 5, 2026
Document Type
Guideline
Country of Publication
United States
Full Text Freely Available
Yes
Full Text Guideline
www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/benzodiazepine-tapering
Source Citation

The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering. Available at: https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines/benzodiazepine-tapering.

This clinical practice guideline has been endorsed by the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Physician Associates, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, the American College of Medical Toxicology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology, the American Geriatrics Society, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.


Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Scope
Assessment and Screening, Counseling, Management, Prevention, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D001569 - Benzodiazepines

D000084862 - Drug Tapering

D001569 - Benzodiazepines

D000084862 - Drug Tapering

Keywords
Shared decision making, Substance use disorders, benzodiazepine, patient-centered, physical dependence, tapering, withdrawal
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Infant, Older Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant
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