sedative-hypnotic drug: References & Edit History

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Video and link added. Apr 19, 2023
Add new Web site: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers - Facts About Antianxiety and Sedative Medications. Apr 17, 2016
Add new Web site: Mississippi College - Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs. Apr 17, 2016
Added information on the early development of sedative-hypnotic drugs and on their use as sleep-inducing agents. Apr 04, 2013
Add new Web site: Wingate University School of Pharmacy - Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs. Jan 24, 2011
Added a photo of diazepam (Valium). Aug 27, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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