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Trends in Benzodiazepine Prescribing to Adults in the United States
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February 18, 2026

Between 2018 and 2022, annual benzodiazepine use by US adults decreased from 4.7% to 3.4%.
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Effects of Extended Cannabis Abstinence in Comorbid PTSD and Cannabis Use Disorder
Original Research

February 18, 2026

Participants who achieved abstinence reported significantly greater reductions in total PTSD symptom severity and symptom count compared to those who did not.
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Benzodiazepines as Special Risk Medications
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February 18, 2026

In light of a study examining current benzodiazepine prescribing trends, Dr Silberman comments on appropriate clinical use of these medications.
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Calcineurin Inhibitor–Induced Psychosis
Case Report

February 17, 2026

The authors report a case of delayed and recurrent calcineurin inhibitor–induced psychosis with both tacrolimus and cyclosporine, highlighting the need to better understand host vulnerability and risk stratification.
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Arm EMG and Detection of REM Sleep Without Atonia
Case Report

February 17, 2026

This case highlights the importance of utilizing arm EMG to accurately detect REM sleep without atonia, as REM sleep behavior disorder often precedes the development of α-synucleinopathies, such as…
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Suicidal Mental Imagery in Suicide Attempters
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February 12, 2026

The relationship between depression, suicidality, and suicidal mental imagery suggests that addressing imagery could be important for treatment and prevention.
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February 11, 2026

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Long-Term High-Intensity Drinking
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February 12, 2026

This case underscores the need to recognize episodic high-intensity alcohol use as a clinically relevant presentation that carries medical and social risks despite the absence of daily drinking.
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Psychotropic-Related Aspiration Hazards
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February 10, 2026

The authors discuss the importance of a choking prevention policy to identify those at heightened risk for choking hazards, particularly psychiatric patients.
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