| eLEARNING SERIES | WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT |
| MODULE NAME | Benzodiazepine withdrawal management |
| MODULE NUMBER | Module 6 of 6 |
| LEARNING LEVEL | Level 2 – Core AOD Skills |
| TARGET AUDIENCE | All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers |
| MODULE AIM | The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the benzodiazepine withdrawal state, and to equip learners with strategies and tools for supporting individuals experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal. N.B. For specialist withdrawal management training tailored for nurses and other medical staff, please access our face-to-face and online workshops. |
| LEARNING OUTCOMES | By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
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| LENGTH | 30 minutes |
| CPD | Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. |
| REFERENCE LIST | The full reference list for this module is available on request. |
| SUGGESTED CITATION | Insight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Withdrawal management: Benzodiazepine withdrawal management. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning |
| COPYRIGHT INFORMATION | This resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes. |
| LAST UPDATED | February 2024 |
| REVIEW AND FEEDBACK | As part of our commitment to continuous quality improvement our eLearning modules undergo a minor review every 2 years, and a major review every 4 years. All evaluation responses are carefully considered during these reviews. If you have significant or urgent feedback, we encourage you to email us directly at insight@health.qld.gov.au |