As Prescribed, a documentary film about the benzodiazepine epidemic and the iatrogenic nature of benzodiazepine illness and disability, expects to complete production this year. The film’s director, Holly Hardman, is a survivor of benzodiazepine injury, and is committed to completing this important film and sharing it with the world. For more info contact Gobbo Films at hellogobbo@gmail.com.
Australian Designer Aurelio Costarella was prescribed benzodiazepines by his doctor for anxiety. Aurelio, in an ABC interview, recalls his doctor’s advice and prescribing: I went from one benzo to two benzos, to three benzos and…
We have released an updated version of our benzodiazepine informed consent. Authored by Dr. Christy Huff at Benzodiazepine Information Coalition and Dr. Steven Wright at the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices, the consent form is…
The summit features presenters: Prof. Joanna Moncrieff William F. Pettit, Jr, M.D. Adele Framer Jamie Smart James Moore Christy Huff, M.D. Dr. Anne Guy Terry Rubenstein Dr. Elizabeth Corcoran Dr. Amy Johnson Dr. Bryan McElroy…
We usually think of the word tolerance as having a positive meaning. After all, tolerance is sometimes defined as a fair and objective attitude toward those of differing backgrounds. Being tolerant or accepting of others…
It’s complicated. Actually, it’s quite confusing. But most of all and importantly, it’s mischaracterized. Benzodiazepine-related problems are often categorized as “addiction,” when in fact, for the vast majority of those who have difficulties, that diagnosis…
We are pleased to introduce a collaborative Benzodiazepine Action Work Group. Some members of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition have joined with members of the University of Colorado, Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse, Schreiber Research Group,…
