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May 12, 2022

Our 100th Episode! — Success Stories, Sincerity, and Some Fun (edited)

CONGRATULATIONS! We made it! Episode 100! Thank you all for getting us here. Pour the champagne (non-alcoholic of course), gather around,...

Apr 3, 2022

Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) — An Introduction

What do we call this condition so many of us have been dealing with for so long? Benzo withdrawal? Protracted Withdrawal? Persistent...

Sep 30, 2021

BIND Symptoms

Benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction (BIND) can come with a barrage of expected, unexpected, and even sometimes bizarre...

Sep 30, 2021

Types of Benzos

The following list includes most benzodiazepines, z-drugs, and thienodiazepines on the market today and lists their generic name followed...

Sep 28, 2021

Glossary of Terms

Benzo usage, withdrawal, and BIND can be very confusing experiences. Along with tapering schedules, substance boundaries, and a variety...

Apr 9, 2021

What’s New in the Benzo Community: Stories, Events, and Advocacy

What’s been going on in the benzo community lately? Any progress on awareness, education, legislation, support? Any upcoming events? Any...

Oct 15, 2019

Tribute to Professor Ashton

Professor C. Heather Ashton passed away on September 15, 2019. This page is dedicated to her memory. Funeral Notice for Prof. Ashton Prof...

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...