On May 27, 2026, the Smithfield, Virginia Rotary hosted its 3rd Annual Mental Health Awareness Expo. The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) was proud to participate once again. Dr. Michael Bohan, a member of BIC’s Medical…
This month marks the 9th anniversary of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC). For nearly a decade, we’ve remained committed to our mission of educating about the potential adverse effects of benzodiazepines taken as prescribed. As…
We’re grateful to Healthy Lincoln County’s Substance Use Prevention Partnership for the opportunity to participate in their recent educational initiative. Nicole Lamberson, PA, Medical Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, delivered a presentation on the…
Now is the time to speak up. This is a worldwide call to action! These draft guidelines, if left uncorrected, will harm the very people they are intended to help. Your feedback can make a…
In late March, we put out a call to action for U.S. patients who had suddenly lost access to their prescribed benzodiazepines, making safe tapering impossible. Today, we’re grateful to share that The New York Times has…
On April 30, 2025, the Smithfield Virginia Rotary hosted its 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Expo, and Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) was proud to once again be part of this event. Dr. Michael Bohan, a…
Today, we received the unfortunate news that we must say goodbye to Aurelio Costarella. A gifted designer, visionary artist, and committed activist, he was also a generous supporter of our mission and a friend to…
Benzodiazepine physical dependence is a serious issue, and for many, difficulty accessing a prescription—especially without a safe taper—can be life-altering. Unfortunately, this is becoming more common as providers retire, pass away, change office policies, or…
