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Nov 20, 2023

After benzos, then what?

When we are tapering off of benzodiazepines, we never really think of “what then?”

Sep 11, 2023

Reaching Out: A Simple Way to Help Prevent Suicide

Suicide prevention month is a reminder to talk with people you are worried about.

Aug 25, 2023

988 – The most important number to know

988 -- the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be lifesaving for people in benzodiazepine crisis.

Mar 30, 2023

The Unsung Heroes: Support for the Benzo Caregiver

Few individuals deserve higher praise than the benzo caregiver. These are the angels who take care of us through thick and thin. My wife...

Feb 14, 2023

2-Hour Interview with D E Foster on Powers Benzo Coaching Podcast

I was recently invited to be a guest on the Powers Benzo Coaching Podcast with David Powers, and it was a wonderful experience. We...

Feb 6, 2023

2nd Benzo Survey Research Paper Published!

February 6, 2023 – The second paper on the Benzodiazepine Survey of 2018-2019 was published today in Therapeutic Advances in...

Nov 5, 2022

Conversation with Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MD

Dr. Anna Lembke is our guest today — and trust me — you don’t want to miss this one! We discuss benzodiazepine tapering, substitution,...

Oct 20, 2022

Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 2 of 2)

What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take meds?...

Oct 20, 2022

Benzos & Surgery: A Journey of Anxiety, Recovery, Medication, and Success (Part 1 of 2)

What happens when you need surgery during protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND)? How do you manage the anxiety? Do you take meds?...