The primary advantage of _______ is that they are rarely fatal in the event that someone takes too many pills.

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Benzodiazepines have a wide therapeutic index, meaning that the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is large. Therefore, even if someone takes too many benzodiazepine pills, it is rare for it to be fatal. In contrast, barbiturates have a narrow therapeutic index and can easily lead to overdose and death. Nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics and anticonvulsants also have a varying degree of risk for overdose and fatalities.

The Primary Advantage of _______ Is That They Are Rarely