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Aug 7, 2019

Top 20 Things to Remember in Benzo Withdrawal (Part 1 of 2)

The information available for benzo withdrawal can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. To help simplify this, Benzo Free...

Jul 31, 2019

Tight, Tense, and Twitching: Muscular Symptoms in Benzo Withdrawal

Without our muscles, we’re nothing. We can’t sit, stand, walk, eat, see, hear, or even breathe. Unfortunately, these same muscles can...

Jul 30, 2019

BENZO STORY: Rick from Charleston, South Carolina

Summary A dark and difficult benzo story of dependence on Ativan. After facing severe withdrawal symptoms including the loss of job and...

Jul 24, 2019

The Loss of Reality: Perception Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Our central nervous system not only provides sensations of pleasure and pain, but it also interprets our perception of reality. In benzo...

Jul 23, 2019

BENZO STORY: Pamela from Louisiana

Summary A positive story of success from a woman in Louisiana who tapered from Ativan with the help of her husband and online support...

Jul 9, 2019

Pioneering Benzo Awareness: An Interview with Geraldine Burns (Part 2 of 2)

Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in the benzo community for over 20 years. She is the founder of the first support group of its kind on...

Jul 9, 2019

Pioneering Benzo Awareness: An Interview with Geraldine Burns (Part 1 of 2)

Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in the benzo community for over 20 years. She is the founder of the first support group of its kind on...

Jul 3, 2019

A Look Back: The First 25 Episodes

The Benzo Free Podcast has reached 25 episodes. Join us in a look back at the science, statistics, interviews, questions, comments,...

Jun 26, 2019

Cardiopulmonary Consternation: Heart and Lung Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

The heart and lungs embody the essence of human life. Benzo withdrawal can affect their normal functioning and create a cascade of...