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May 7, 2019

BENZO STORY: Nancy from England

Summary A benzo story of withdrawal from Valium (diazepam) and the symptoms that accompany that experience. Details Key Topics: Anxiety,...

May 7, 2019

Benzo Brain: Cognitive Dysfunction and Memory Loss in Withdrawal

Do you know much about the cognitive effects of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs? Perhaps you should. Memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, and...

May 2, 2019

The Missing Message: New FDA Boxed Warning for Z-drugs

OPINION When the FDA released its latest warning on Z-drugs, I quickly wrote up a blog post on the subject and even published it. But,...

Apr 30, 2019

The Assault on Our Senses: Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Mouth

Have you heard the term ‘sensory hypersensitivity,’ but don’t really know what it means? Perhaps you should ask someone in benzo...

Apr 30, 2019

BENZO STORY: Nora from Washington, D.C.

Summary A benzo story of withdrawal from Klonopin via Valium substitution, a failed visit to a detox facility, and a long, drawn out...

Apr 26, 2019

5 Dangers of Benzodiazepine Use in the Elderly

Most major medical associations, including the American Geriatric Society (AGS), caution against the prescribing of benzodiazepines and...

Apr 24, 2019

BENZO STORY: Jill from Grand Junction, Colorado

Summary A benzo story of struggle with a long series of psych medications including Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Paxil, and others. Details...

Apr 24, 2019

The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Use in the Elderly

More senior citizens take benzos than any other age group. And yet, they are also the group most at-risk for complications. What are the...

Apr 22, 2019

The Lost Years: A Father, a Son, Benzos, and Aging

That’s a picture of my father. Three years ago he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear,...