Resources
Benzodiazepine Information Coalition organized this resource to aid providers and patients in learning more about benzodiazepine cessation and where they may find support. We do not provide individual patient support. Our organization advocates for slow tapers for those patients who have chosen to come off benzodiazepines. We oppose forced cessation and detox facilities for compliant patients.
Information
Benzodiazepine Cessation
Benzodiazepine Detox, Cold Turkey, Abrupt Cessation
Benzodiazepine Equivalence Conversion (Ashton Manual Version)
Benzodiazepine Tapering Strategies and Solutions
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Post Withdrawal Symptoms
Estimates of Patients Experiencing Withdrawal
How to Find Benzodiazepine Tapering Help
Medications and Supplements of Concern
Why Currently Available Dosages Prevent Safe Withdrawal
Why Prescribed Benzo Patients Shouldn’t Go to Detox or Rehab
Key Materials
Guidelines
The Ashton Manual by Professor Heather Ashton
New York City Prescribing Guidelines
Use of Benzodiazepines for PTSD in Veteran’s Affairs
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines
Pennsylvania Prescribing Guidelines
Scotland Polypharmacy Guidance, Realistic Prescribing, 3rd edition, 2018
Kaiser Permanente Benzodiazepine and Z-Drug Safety Guideline
Printables
Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (The Ashton Manual)
Informed Consent for Benzodiazepine Prescription
Benzodiazepine Tapering Strategies and Solutions
10 Tips to Help Patients Through Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Benzodiazepine Information Coalition Media Kit
Withdrawing Prescribed Benzodiazepine Patients: A Printable Pamphlet
Videos
Benzodiazepine Information Coalition’s Channel
Medicating Normal: Benzodiazepines: Risks and Dangers Playlist
Heather Ashton Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Heather Ashton How to Taper Off Benzodiazepines
Coming off Medication with Heather Ashton
James Moore Mirtazapine Withdrawal Using Tapering Strips – A Video Diary
Books
Ashton Manual by C. Heather Ashton
Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and The Reality of Withdrawal by D.E. Foster
Recovery and Renewal by Baylissa Frederick
The Dark Side of Sleeping Pills by Daniel Kripke, M.D.
Podcasts
Benzo Free Podcast with D. Foster*
Benzodiazepine Awareness with Geraldine Burns*
Mikhaila Peterson Podcast #83
Aches and Gains Podcast
Mad in America Benzodiazepine Podcast 2018
Mad in America Benzodiazepine Podcast 2019
Mad in America Benzodiazepine Podcast 2020
The Podcast by Kevin MD: What you need to know about the updated benzodiazepine boxed warning
*Dedicated benzodiazepine harm podcasts
Documentaries
Ada v Ativan (1988)*
The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster (2018)
The Benzo Crisis This is Life with Lisa Ling (2019)
Medicating Normal (2020)
As Prescribed (anticipated 2019)
*uses inaccurate addiction language, see: Addiction vs Physical Dependence
Other Websites
Benzodiazepine Litigation
Support
Financial Support
Find A Doctor
Paid Support
Support Forums
Facebook Support Groups
Zoom Support Groups
Benzo Hope NYC, Wednesdays 6:30 PM and Saturdays 2 PM
Psych Med Zoom Tuesdays 7PM EST (email Zoe or Jean Marie to join)
Benzo Warrior Zoom, Tuesdays 3:30pm – 5:30pm EST, Join ‘Benzo Warrior Community’ on Facebook to gain access.
In Person Support Groups (USA)
Australian Support
Canadian Support
French Support
Sevrage des benzodiazépines, antidépresseurs et somnifères – Forum de soutien et d’entraide
Informations et entraide au sevrage des benzodiazépines et somnifères