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Mar 20, 2019

Insights on Withdrawal: A Conversation with Elizabeth McCarthy

Elizabeth McCarthy, MA, LPC hits the benzo community trifecta. She is a benzo survivor, an activist in the benzo community, and a...

Mar 13, 2019

BENZO STORY: Jeff from Winfield, Illinois

Summary Story of a middle-aged man whose dependence and withdrawal from Xanax had severe negative effects on his health, career, and...

Mar 13, 2019

BENZO STORY: Kathy from Windsor, Colorado

Summary Story of benzo withdrawal from a mother who was on Valium for 13 years and has tried a variety of specialists and other...

Mar 13, 2019

Anxiety: The Beast of Benzo Withdrawal

When it comes to benzo withdrawal, all roads lead to anxiety. Anxiety is not only the most persistent and pervasive symptom of...

Mar 6, 2019

An Introduction to Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms

What are the common symptoms of benzo withdrawal? How many are there? What do they all have in common? And, will any of them be...

Mar 6, 2019

BENZO STORY: Lynne from Inglewood, California

Summary Story of benzo withdrawal from a mother of two whose been on Xanax for 33 years along with Ambien, Buspirone, and Imipramine. She...

Mar 1, 2019

The Ashton Manual: What Is It and Why Should I Read It?

Have you read the Ashton Manual? Do you know what it is? Do you know who Prof. Ashton is? Well, if you or anyone you know is dependent on...

Feb 27, 2019

Dependence, Disbelief, and the Doctor Dilemma

Do you feel all alone in your dependence on benzos? Do you feel like no one believes you? Not even your doctor? Well, you’re not alone —...

Feb 20, 2019

BENZO STORY: D from Colorado

Summary Story of benzo withdrawal from the founder of Easing Anxiety, D E Foster. This is a story of 12 years on clonazepam (Klonopin)...