Benzodiazepines may be administered
via different regimens.
Diazepam (Valium®) (0-20 mg every
2 hours; maximum 100 mg in 24
hours) is a common protocol
(Harrison & Daly, 2006) in Canada
and the United Kingdom. The
American Society for Addiction
Medicine Practice Guidelines for
managing alcohol withdrawal recommend
starting doses of lorazepam
(Ativan®) 1-4 mg every 15 minutes
(Saitz, 2005).