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Benzodiazepine Information Coalition

Our Mission

Educating about the potential adverse effects of benzodiazepines taken as prescribed.

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Who we Are

We are a group of patients and medical professionals who believe the over-prescription of benzodiazepines without proper warning has resulted in a growing national epidemic of benzodiazepine injury. While we understand and respect the value of these drugs when used appropriately, deep and widespread ignorance of their risks on the part of patients and prescribers has caused enormous and preventable suffering.

Upcoming Events

Apr 10
April 10 – April 13

Rx and Illicit Drug Summit

Apr 13
April 13 – April 16

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 54th Annual Conference

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Addiction or Harm?

Why Are We Solely Focused on Prescribed Use?

An analysis found that 12.5% of U.S. adults used benzodiazepines from 2015-2016, and only 0.2% met the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD). Despite this, the mislabeling of prescribed patients as “addicted” continues in both medicine and the media, leading to confusion and dangerous, medically inappropriate treatments that can result in patient harm and protracted syndromes. This needs to change. 

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40-80%

of prescribed patients experience benzodiazepine withdrawal

10-15%

develop severe, lengthly protracted syndromes

Only 0.2%

of prescribed patients meet criteria for a substance abuse disorder or addiction

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We seek to break the stigma and raise awareness around prescribed benzodiazepine injury, provide a voice to the patients who are suffering, and facilitate research and access to competent, evidence-based medical care for those impacted by benzodiazepine induced disability.

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Winter 2022 /2023 Update
Blog | Updates

Winter 2022 /2023 Update

ByBenzodiazepine Information Coalition January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Our Latest Updates Our medical director, Dr. Huff, presented the pilot training course Recovering from Benzodiazepines for Peer Support with D Foster of Easing Anxiety and Ginger Ross of Choices Recovery Training. This course, developed by the…

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Supporting an Adult Child in Benzo Withdrawal
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Supporting an Adult Child in Benzo Withdrawal

ByNicole Lamberson, PA December 5, 2022January 3, 2023

Question: “How can I best support my adult child through benzodiazepine withdrawal?” Answer: First of all, thank you for offering your support—I can personally attest to how important it is to have family in one’s…

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Fall 2022 Update
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Fall 2022 Update

ByBenzodiazepine Information Coalition October 4, 2022January 4, 2023

BIC Updates We welcome Denise Senyk, M.D. to our medical advisory board. Our Outreach Interesting Research Benzo Updates Benzo-related Media

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While it might initially seem that these communities and video blogs are simply artifacts of the internet culture, a closer look at the stories told on these forums suggests a different message. The message is that physicians have been unprepared for these withdrawal disorders and are unable to treat or even guide patients through complicated withdrawal from these substances.

JOSEF WITT-DOERRING, M.D.
DARYL SHORTER, M.D. THOMAS KOSTEN, M.D.
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Support Benzodiazepine Awareness and Help Us:

  • Gain recognition of the existence and severity of prescribed benzodiazepine injury
  • Hold and participate in events to educate prescribers and the public
  • Push for policies that protect patients on benzodiazepines, whether they choose to remain on or taper off
  • Protect those presented with benzodiazepines as a treatment option by giving them true informed consent
  • Create more media awareness about this silent epidemic
  • Advocate for more prescriber training in safe prescribing and cessation
  • Fund research and show the need for future research that helps the harmed
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As an awareness organization, we do not offer any support services or guidance. See our resources for services and support.

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Midvale, Utah 84047

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We were formed to change the lack of knowledge in the public and the medical system. But we cannot do it alone. We rely solely on donations to operate. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

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  • About Benzodiazepines
    • Benzo Basics
      • Ashton Manual
      • A Brief History Of Benzodiazepines
      • Class Actions and Lawsuits—and Reporting Harm 
      • FDA 2020 Benzodiazepine Boxed Warning
      • Medications and Supplements of Concern
      • Xanax Study Outcomes
    • Prescribing
      • Addiction vs Physical Dependence
      • Genetic Testing
      • Informed Consent
      • Low Dose Benzodiazepines
      • Mechanism of Action
      • Prescribing Statistics
      • Steps to Reduce Benzodiazepine Overprescribing
      • Therapeutic Actions
    • Prescribing Risks
      • Akathisia
      • Fluoroquinolones
      • Functional Brain Changes
      • Interdose Withdrawal
      • Paradoxical Reactions
      • Physical Dependence
      • Risks of Remaining on Benzodiazepines
      • Red Flags
      • Short-Term Risks
      • Side Effects
      • Suicide
      • Tolerance
    • Deprescribing
      • Ashton Manual
      • Tapering Strategies and Solutions
      • Detox, Cold Turkey, Abrupt Cessation
      • Estimates of Withdrawal
      • How To Find Tapering Help
      • Dosages Prevent Safe Withdrawal
      • Why Patients Shouldn’t Go To Detox or Rehab
    • Desprescribing Risks
      • Akathisia
      • Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome (BWS)
      • Forced Switching or Stopping
      • Functional Brain Changes
      • Kindling
      • Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome (PWS)
      • Suicide
      • Withdrawal & Post Withdrawal Symptoms
    • Special Populations
      • Benzodiazepines and PTSD
      • Celebrities
      • COVID-19
      • Elderly
      • Women
      • Incarcerated Population
      • Substance Use Disorders
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Board Members and Advisors
    • Media Kit
    • Receive Our Newsletter
    • FAQs
    • Volunteer
      • Informed Consent Policy
      • FDA Reporting Program
      • Share Your Story!
      • Media Interview List Registration
    • Contact Us
  • Our Impact
    • Media Outreach
    • Podcasts
    • Programs and Projects
    • Research and Publications
    • Speaking and Events
    • Quarterly Updates
    • Upcoming Events
  • Resources
    • Ashton Manual
    • Benzodiazepine Tapering Strategies and Solutions
    • Financial and Disability Information
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