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…
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…
Rose 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…
Jill 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…
A new benzodiazepine was approved by the FDA in August, 2021. Loreev XRĀ (extended-release lorazepam) is a once daily benzodiazepine formulation indicated for the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults. Loreev comes in 1 mg 2mg…
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 McElroy…
Mad in America, the Council for Evidence-based Psychiatry, International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal and A Disorder 4 Everyone presented a series of live, online town hall discussions focussing on issues related to psychiatric drug…
Colorado Consortiumās 2021 Annual Meeting held a special session entitledĀ Benzodiazepine-Induced Brain Injury: The Hidden Prescription Epidemic.Ā Download slides here The session featured presenters: Nicole Lamberson, PA, of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition’s Medical Advisory Board John Staight,…
Our director, Dr. Christy Huff, shares tips on how to find a prescriber to help with a benzodiazepine taper.Ā Tip 1: If you are cut off abruptly go to the emergency room Ā Tip 2: Have…