Spring, 2022 Update
The Latest from BIC In Memory of Laurie Campbell, RN To start, we ask you to join us in honoring our co-founder, Laurie Campbell, RN. Laurie sadly passed away in March. Her work was instrumental to…
Experiences with benzodiazepine use, tapering, and discontinuation: an Internet survey
The benzodiazepine experience survey was designed by Dr. Jane Macoubrie, a professor of communications and member of BIC’s general advisory board, and Dr. Christy Huff, director of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, who both have lived experience…
Benzodiazepine-focused webinar series, sponsored by the Consortium’s Benzodiazepine Action Work Group
Please join the Colorado Consortium’s Benzodiazepine Action Work Group for our free CME lunch and learn webinar series. Webinar topics include alternative treatments to BZDs, consequences of BZD prescribed use, BZD Induced Neurologic Dysfunction (BIND),…
Fixing the benzo problem: Open the proverbial closet door and look inside
One day back in August of 2020, I was using the shared laundry room in my condominium building when I saw what appeared to be a water stain on the drywall just above one of…
Loreev XR: New Extended Release Lorazepam Approved by FDA
A new benzodiazepine was approved by the FDA in August, 2021. Loreev XR (extended-release lorazepam) is a once daily benzodiazepine formulation indicated for the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults. Loreev comes in 1 mg 2mg…
Mental Wealth Mastery Summit Nov 22-24
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…
10 Tips to Find Medical Help with Benzodiazepine Cessation from Dr. Christy Huff
Our director, Dr. Christy Huff, shares tips on how to find a prescriber to help with a benzodiazepine taper. Tip 1: If you are cut off abruptly go to the emergency room Tip 2: Have…
BIC is Five!
Today, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition turned five. Looking back, I can’t believe how far we’ve come. Help us keep going. Celebrating Our Progress When I founded BIC in 2016, there wasn’t much out there. A lot…