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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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...
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D E Foster
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....
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