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Mark Leeds, D.O.

Dr. Mark Leeds is an osteopathic physician with a focus on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and alcoholism. In addition to practicing medicine, he is the host of a podcast, The Rehab, on the Mental Health News Radio Network. Dr. Leeds also provides concierge private benzodiazepine withdrawal services. Find him at drleeds.com.

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Nicole Lamberson on Benzodiazepine Protracted Withdrawal and Iatrogenic Injury
Dr. Mark J. Leeds, D.O. (Doctor Of Osteopathy) Podcast
2023

A Conversation with Mark Leeds, D.O.: Addiction Medicine, Benzodiazepines & More
Medicating Normal
2022

Medicating Normal: Why Are Psych Meds Prescribed So Often?
The Rehab Podcast
2022

First Do No Harm with Dr Christy Huff
The Rehab Podcast
April 2, 2022

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  • About Benzodiazepines
    • Benzo Basics
      • Ashton Manual
      • A Brief History Of Benzodiazepines
      • Class Actions, Lawsuits and Reporting Harm 
      • FDA 2020 Benzodiazepine Boxed Warning
      • Medications and Supplements of Concern
      • Sleeping Pills: What You Need to Know
      • Xanax Study Outcomes
    • Prescribing
      • Addiction vs Physical Dependence
      • Genetic Testing
      • Informed Consent
      • Low Dose Benzodiazepines
      • Mechanism of Action
      • Prescribing Statistics
      • Steps to Reduce Benzodiazepine Overprescribing
      • Therapeutic Actions
    • Prescribing Risks
      • Akathisia
      • Fluoroquinolones
      • Functional Brain Changes
      • Interdose Withdrawal
      • Paradoxical Reactions
      • Physical Dependence
      • Risks of Remaining on Benzodiazepines
      • Red Flags
      • Short-Term Risks
      • Side Effects
      • Suicide
      • Tolerance
    • Deprescribing
      • Ashton Manual
      • Detox, Cold Turkey, Abrupt Cessation
      • Dosages Prevent Safe Withdrawal
      • Estimates of Withdrawal
      • The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines
      • How To Find Tapering Help
      • Phenobarbital
      • Tapering Strategies and Solutions
    • Desprescribing Risks
      • Akathisia
      • Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome (BWS)
      • Forced Switching or Stopping
      • Functional Brain Changes
      • Kindling
      • Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome (PWS)
      • Suicide
      • Withdrawal & Post Withdrawal Symptoms
    • Special Populations
      • Benzodiazepines and PTSD
      • Celebrities
      • Benzodiazepines and COVID-19
      • Older Adults
      • Women
      • Incarcerated Population
      • Substance Use Disorders
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Board Members and Advisors
    • Press Room
    • Receive Our Newsletter
    • FAQs
    • Volunteer
  • Our Impact
    • Media Outreach
    • Press Room
    • Programs
    • Research and Publications
    • Past Speaking and Events
    • Upcoming Events
  • Resources
    • Find Support
    • Benzodiazepine Cooperative Providers
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  • Contact Us
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