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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...

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 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 21, 2019

It’s Senior Week at Benzo Free

Today is the start of “Senior Week” at Benzo Free. This week, we will focus much of our attention on the group of people most at-risk...

Apr 16, 2019

Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD

Can a unique blend of neuroscience, compassion, and spirituality be the secret to success in benzo withdrawal? Jennifer Leigh seems to...

Apr 16, 2019

“Hello, It’s Me:” Loneliness in Benzo Withdrawal

For all those who feel alone in benzo withdrawal, I just wanted to say, “hi.” Benzo withdrawal is an incredibly lonely illness. Even if...

Apr 10, 2019

BENZO STORY: Mary from Long Island, New York

Summary A caregiver’s story of her husband’s dependence on Xanax and the struggles to find any doctor who would help them with his taper....