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Claim Text: Scientists began raising alarms about benzodiazepines more than 20 years ago.
Simplified Text: Scientists began raising alarms about benzodiazepines over 20 years ago.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Paula Span
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-05" }
Subject Tags: Research Drugs Medicine
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Created: October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (1 week ago)

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3 Common Drugs Older Adults May Be Overusing

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Medical researchers find that many older adults are overusing common medications like benzodiazepines, antibiotics, and aspirin, despite updated guidelines and increased risks. This overuse is attributed to medical inertia and ingrained habits among clinicians and patients.

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