The Science of Benzos: GABA and Glutamate
How do benzodiazepines work? What do they do in the body? Why do they initially calm us, but then stop working? And why are they so...
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D E Foster
May 15, 2019
BENZO STORY: Jane from Nova Scotia, Canada
Summary A woman who suffers from fibromyalgia struggles with benzo withdrawal from Xanax after 30 years of use. Details Key Topics:...
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D E Foster
May 7, 2019
BENZO STORY: Nancy from England
Summary A benzo story of withdrawal from Valium (diazepam) and the symptoms that accompany that experience. Details Key Topics: Anxiety,...
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D E Foster
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...
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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 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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