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Benzodiazepine detections more than double in Maryland drug supply 

By Ella Ruder 1 min read

Benzodiazepine detections in Maryland’s illicit drug supply more than doubled from April through July compared with the same period last year, prompting a warning from the Baltimore City Health Department, The Baltimore Sun reported Nov. 2. The sedatives appeared in 31 drug samples tested across Maryland during those months in 2026, up from 14 in 2025, according to the department. Their presence can make overdoses harder to treat. Benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, can end up in other drugs without users knowing. Samples that tested positive for benzodiazepines… Originally published in Becker’s Hospital Review. Read More

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