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Aug 13, 2019

BENZO STORY: Todd from New Orleans, LA

Summary This is a story of a paraplegic who found himself prescribed a carousel of benzos (Xanax and Klonopin) while attempting to...

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 11, 2019

Celebrating World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day!!!

Happy World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day!!! First off, I hope that this message finds you in good health today. I just want to wish...

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...