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BENZACT Benzodiazepines: A Hidden Epidemic "We can only cope with problems that are so big, we can't cope with this one..." Phil Woolas MP, (Oldham East & Saddleworth), speaking at " 'Beat the Benzos' conference, Nov. 2000. NEW PLAGUE - OLD PROBLEM: Misuse of benzodiazepines - an epidemic. PREGNANCY : BDZs can interfere with the developing foetal nervous system. SUDDEN INFANT DEATH: Do benzodiazepines cause SIDS? BIRTH: Babies risk the direct effects of, and withdrawal from benzodiazepines. AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE: a behavioural effect of benzodiazepines.

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