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6.7 Benzodiazepines: EXTRA: Does long-term Benzo Use Lead to Dementia?
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This extra segment involves a nuanced discussion about the role of long-term benzodiazepine use in the ability to learn and the risk of dementia. We know that Alcohol causes a specific type of dementia, but, despite their similarities in mechanism of action, don't regularly talk about Benzodiazepines carrying the same risk.
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