In Memory of Jack Hobson-Dupont
With sadness and love, we announce that long-time community member and activist Jack Hobson-Dupont passed of natural causes at age 75 on January 2nd, 2024. Jack is best known publicly for authoring The Benzo Book:…
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Summarizing the World Health Organization’s 2023 Benzodiazepine Guidelines
On November 20, 2023, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2023 (Third Edition) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guideline for mental, neurological, and substance use disorders introduced revised guidelines. The mhGAP guideline supports countries to…
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HHA, SAMHSA 2022 National Survey on Drug Use Finds Low Benzodiazepine Misuse
On November 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released a report titled “Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in…
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Benzo Stories: Pam
Pam shares her story of benzodiazepine harm and healing for our #BenzoStories series. #BenzoStories is a series by our nonprofit, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, sharing powerful stories of patient harm associated with prescribed benzodiazepines. To stay…
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Taking a Stand: Testifying for Informed Consent in Massachusetts
Watch this compelling testimony on Massachusetts Bills H.2000 and S.1236, two crucial pieces of legislation aimed at requiring informed consent at the point of prescription within the state of Massachusetts. These bills are collectively titled…
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Benzo Stories: Michael
Michael shares his story of benzodiazepine harm and healing for our #BenzoStories series. #BenzoStories is a series by our nonprofit, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, sharing powerful stories of patient harm associated with prescribed benzodiazepines. To stay…
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Call to Action: Could You Have an Illinois Medical Malpractice Case?
We are searching for patients who experienced abrupt benzodiazepine discontinuation connected to the state of Illinois. Those abruptly discontinued from benzodiazepine medication may face significant losses that justify legal action. These losses may be quite…
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Benzo Stories: James
James shares his story of benzodiazepine harm and healing for our #BenzoStories series. #BenzoStories is a series by our nonprofit, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, sharing powerful stories of patient harm associated with prescribed benzodiazepines. To stay…
