December 22, 2018 Honors and Appointments Secretariat Cabinet Office Room G39 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A2HQ Dear Honors and Appointments Secretariat: We are writing in support of Barry Haslam’s nomination of Professor Chrystal Heather…
I’m frequently asked “Where can I find a doctor to help me stop benzodiazepines?” In my opinion, the better question is “How can I be successful coming off benzodiazepines?” I’ll share some tips that may…
Who knew a harmless prescription by a trusted physician would destroy my life and health? For half of my twenties I experienced bizarre symptoms that didn’t fit any specific diagnosis. They seemed to mimic several…
We attended the 9th Annual Indiana Attorney General’s Drug Abuse Symposium as a sponsor. Our own Dr. Catherine Pittman spoke at the event on the Overlooked Risks of Benzodiazepines. The event took place in Noblesville,…
A printable version is available here As physicians, we are experts at prescribing medications. However, we often fail miserably when it comes to recognizing adverse reactions and tapering medications. It’s something that is simply lacking…
There exists a large, mostly-underground, growing community consisting of those iatrogenically harmed by benzodiazepines. Guilty only of following doctors orders, these patients are marginalized and misunderstood. This has been enabled, at least in part, by…
On Thursday, August 23, 2018, Cassandra ended her life at age 45 after a year and a half long battle with an as prescribed benzodiazepine injury. She left behind two notes, both can be accessed on her…
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…
