What do benzodiazepines do inside the human body? How do they affect the nervous system? Why are benzos’ effects so severe and long-lasting for some people? Check out this animated short video to learn more.
The Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (https://benzoaction.org), which several members of our Coalition are founding members, at the Colorado Consortium, for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention developed this short video detailing “The Effects of Benzodiazepines on the Nervous System & Body.” This video is part of a new training program, “Recovering from Benzodiazepines for Peer Specialists,” which launched nationally in 2023. Learn more at https://benzopeertraining.org.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:27 The Key Players
02:13 Binding of Benzos
02:43 Balance and the Brain
03:03 Tolerance, Dependence, & Withdrawal
03:40 The Car Analogy
04:56 Withdrawal Symptoms
05:33 Why Do Symptoms Persist?
06:22 Take Home Messages
06:56 Support is Essential
07:15 Closing
RESOURCES
This video has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. This video does not substitute professional medical advice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed through the video. This video is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRAINING COURSE —
Recovering from Benzodiazepines for Peer Specialists — https://benzopeertraining.org
VIDEO CREDITS
This video was produced by, and is property of, the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group at the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. It is shared with permission on Benzodiazepine Information Coalition’s channel.
VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES — JBCM Media Production — https://gojbcm.com
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS —
Easing Anxiety (EA) — https://easinganxiety.com
Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com
The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org
Benzo Warrior — https://benzowarrior.com
The Schreiber Research Group (TSRG) — https://tsrg.org
PRODUCTION TEAM —
Project Lead / Writing: Nicole Lamberson, PA
Animation / Video Production: Jay Billups (JBCM Media Production)
Narration: D E Foster
Consortium / Program Management: Shayna Micucci Copyright
2023 Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
