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Nov 4, 2019

Road Trip: A Comedy of Injuries

If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you probably heard, perhaps too often, about my upcoming road trip. Over the next few...

Oct 29, 2019

BENZO STORY: Sarah from San Diego

Summary A story of a woman on Klonopin for 17 years, struggling to find support for a slow taper. Details Key Topics: Anxiety, Benzos,...

Oct 21, 2019

BENZO STORY: Roy from Bremerton, Washington

Summary Roy’s story is that of a dedicated caregiver. A man caring for a women tapering from long-term benzo use, and the lessons he has...

Oct 9, 2019

BENZO STORY: Robert from San Diego

Summary Robert’s story begins with Klonopin dependence, alcohol addiction, and a suicide attempt, but ends with confidence of recovery...

Oct 2, 2019

Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 2 of 2)

Benzo withdrawal can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But the expected struggles can be eased significantly with a little education...

Oct 1, 2019

Tribute Page for Prof. Ashton and a Request for Privacy

Tribute Page The Prof. Ashton Tribute Page on Benzo Free is now online. We would love to add more messages to that page so please submit...

Oct 1, 2019

BENZO STORY: Lindsay from Chicago

Summary A desperate story of mental health difficulties with multiple medications including Xanax, Effexor, and others. Details Key...

Sep 25, 2019

Coping Skills from A to Z (Part 1 of 2)

Benzo withdrawal can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But the expected struggles can be eased significantly with a little education...

Sep 25, 2019

BENZO STORY: Anne in California

Summary A story of eventual success tapering off of Xanax with the support of a general physician, a loving spouse, and dog which kept...