A celebrity with no history of substance abuse or bizarre behavior is found driving in circles around a fountain at three o'clock in the morning. His publicist releases a statement attributing the behavior to a prescription benzodiazepine sleep medication. Is this plausible?
Yes. Use of these medications has been associated with the occurrence of complex behaviors while asleep.
Yes, but only when combined with alcohol or other CNS depressants.
No. This is likely a rationalization.
Yes, but only if taken at well above the prescribed dose.
Answer: Yes. Use of these medications has been associated with the occurrence of complex behaviors while asleep.