Prevalence and correlates of the misuse of z-drugs and benzodiazepines in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Background Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (z-drugs) are commonly prescribed for their anxiolytic and hypnotic properties, though they can also be misused. In studies examining the epidemiology of prescription drug misuse, these medication classes are commonly combined, rendering…