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Jun 4, 2019

Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 1 of 2)

Steven Wright, M.D. is a leading expert in benzodiazepines and serves on the board of the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices....

May 29, 2019

BENZO STORY: Max from Colorado

Summary Max’s story is one of extreme use, including acquiring high dosages on the street. Thankfully, his story is one of success, and...

May 29, 2019

Unsteady, Unintelligible, and Unyielding: Head and Neck Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Dizziness. Migraines. Slurred Speech. Loss of Balance. These are just a few of the benzo withdrawal symptoms which affect the head and...

May 27, 2019

Benzo Free Wants to Hear Your Story

Have you, or someone you know, been affected by benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, or thienodiazepines? Do you feel you have a story to tell but...

May 22, 2019

Relationships, Intimacy, and Sex in Benzo Withdrawal

Intimacy is essential to a healthy, happy life. And yet, during benzo withdrawal it is often one of the earliest casualties. How can a...

May 22, 2019

BENZO STORY: Linda from Christchurch, New Zealand

Summary An amazing story of success from a New Zealand woman who tapered successfully from Ativan (via a diazepam substitution) to find...

May 16, 2019

Lavender Oil and Anxiety: The Facts Behind Some Recent Claims

The Internet has been buzzing lately with news about lavender oil. This interest was generated by some recent studies and claims by some...

May 15, 2019

The Science of Benzos: GABA and Glutamate

How do benzodiazepines work? What do they do in the body? Why do they initially calm us, but then stop working? And why are they so...

May 15, 2019

BENZO STORY: Jane from Nova Scotia, Canada

Summary A woman who suffers from fibromyalgia struggles with benzo withdrawal from Xanax after 30 years of use. Details Key Topics:...