# Benzodiazepine Tapering: New Guideline and Clinical Strategies

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Published: 2025-03-31T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Peter Selby and Dr. Emily Brunner explore the Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering: Considerations When Benzodiazepine Risks Outweigh Benefits. They discuss key recommendations and best practices for tapering benzodiazepines safely and effectively. Additional topics include the risks and benefits of tapering, common withdrawal symptoms, strategies to support patients while minimizing new dependencies, and navigating patient resistance and fear.

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