Benzodiazepines (e.g., Ativan, Xanax) are widely prescribed medications that are used mainly to treat anxiety and sleeping difficulties. Long-term use of benzodiazepine carries risks of physical dependence, addiction, falls and other accidents, and problems in thinking/concentrating. Researchers in Canada developed a printed self-help packet that enabled many individuals to reduce or cease taking benzodiazepines on their own. This study is designed to tailor that packet to the Veteran population, convert it to an app that people can use on their laptop or smart phone, and test whether the app helps promote benzodiazepine prescribing.
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25% Reduction in Benzodiazepine Use
Timeframe: 6 months
Cessation of Benzodiazepine Use
Timeframe: 6 Months