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Jun 26, 2019

BENZO STORY: Nicole from Ontario, Canada

Summary A story of withdrawal, misdiagnoses, and ultimate success healing from multiple meds including Paxil and Ativan. Details Key...

Jun 19, 2019

BENZO STORY: Wendy from Canada

Summary Wendy’s story of withdrawal from Ativan, Klonopin, and a Z-drug includes various attempts including the Ashton Manual and detox....

Jun 19, 2019

Perpetual Motion Madness: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Akathisia is one of the most common symptoms of benzo withdrawal. It is often defined by the feeling of inner restlessness and the...

Jun 5, 2019

Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 2 of 2)

Steven Wright, M.D. is a leading expert in benzodiazepines and serves on the board of the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices....

Jun 4, 2019

Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 1 of 2)

Steven Wright, M.D. is a leading expert in benzodiazepines and serves on the board of the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices....

May 29, 2019

BENZO STORY: Max from Colorado

Summary Max’s story is one of extreme use, including acquiring high dosages on the street. Thankfully, his story is one of success, and...

May 29, 2019

Unsteady, Unintelligible, and Unyielding: Head and Neck Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Dizziness. Migraines. Slurred Speech. Loss of Balance. These are just a few of the benzo withdrawal symptoms which affect the head and...

May 22, 2019

Relationships, Intimacy, and Sex in Benzo Withdrawal

Intimacy is essential to a healthy, happy life. And yet, during benzo withdrawal it is often one of the earliest casualties. How can a...

May 22, 2019

BENZO STORY: Linda from Christchurch, New Zealand

Summary An amazing story of success from a New Zealand woman who tapered successfully from Ativan (via a diazepam substitution) to find...