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Z-drugs (The Other Benzos): An In-Depth Look at Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata
The Z-drugs: Ambien. Lunesta. Sonata. What are these? Can they cause dependence?
D E Foster
Dec 1, 2022
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Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) — An Introduction
What do we call this condition so many of us have been dealing with for so long? Benzo withdrawal? Protracted Withdrawal? Persistent...
D E Foster
Apr 3, 2022
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Benzos 101: A Return to the Basics of Withdrawal
What are the basics of benzo withdrawal? If you are new to the benzo community, you might want to know where to start. If you are a...
D E Foster
May 15, 2020
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How to Taper from Benzos (Part 2 of 2)
Have you taken an anti-anxiety drug long-term? Do you think you might be dependent? Do you want to know what to do next? We collected...
D E Foster
Oct 30, 2019
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How to Taper from Benzos (Part 1 of 2)
Benzo withdrawal can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But the expected struggles can be eased significantly with a little education...
D E Foster
Oct 21, 2019
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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...
D E Foster
May 15, 2019
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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...
D E Foster
Mar 1, 2019
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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 —...
D E Foster
Feb 27, 2019
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Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 3 of 3)
Many see benzo withdrawal as an epic, exhausting, never-ending battle — but what if it doesn’t have to be? In the final part of this...
D E Foster
Feb 20, 2019
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