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Apr 1, 2019

It’s Caregiver Week at Benzo Free!

What Is Caregiver Week? This week is Caregiver Week at Benzo Free. No, it’s not a national holiday or anything like that. Although, it...

Mar 29, 2019

The Rainbow on the Other Side

Finding a New Normal One of the great things about hosting a blog and podcast is that I don’t have to think up all of the topics by...

Mar 27, 2019

BENZO STORY: Beatrice from Zurich, Switzerland

Summary A 40-year-long benzo story of a mother of two in Switzerland who battled her dependence on benzos (Valium, Clorazepate, Librium,...

Mar 27, 2019

Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal

Have you ever heard of “benzo belly?” How about abdominal distension? The gut-brain connection? Since our digestive and central nervous...

Mar 24, 2019

Welcome to the Benzo Community!

If you are new to the benzo community and just came across this site, that greeting is for you. Welcome! We are so glad you found us and...

Mar 20, 2019

Happy World Happiness Day!!!

I realize that celebrating the International Day of Happiness may be the furthest thing from your mind if you are dealing with benzo...

Mar 20, 2019

BENZO STORY: Terry from Hot Springs, Arkansas

Summary Benzo story of withdrawal from Klonopin as told through a series of emails spanning over 1 1/2 years. Details Key Topics:...

Mar 20, 2019

Insights on Withdrawal: A Conversation with Elizabeth McCarthy

Elizabeth McCarthy, MA, LPC hits the benzo community trifecta. She is a benzo survivor, an activist in the benzo community, and a...

Mar 13, 2019

BENZO STORY: Jeff from Winfield, Illinois

Summary Story of a middle-aged man whose dependence and withdrawal from Xanax had severe negative effects on his health, career, and...