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benzo basics

Learn the basics of benzos, dependence, and withdrawal (BIND). What is the science behind the drugs? What are their effects on the human body? And how do you recover from any long-term complications? This is a great place to start if you are looking for information.

Dec 1, 2022

Z-drugs (The Other Benzos): An In-Depth Look at Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata

The Z-drugs: Ambien. Lunesta. Sonata. What are these? Can they cause dependence?

Apr 3, 2022

Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) — An Introduction

What do we call this condition so many of us have been dealing with for so long? Benzo withdrawal? Protracted Withdrawal? Persistent...

May 15, 2020

Benzos 101: A Return to the Basics of Withdrawal

What are the basics of benzo withdrawal? If you are new to the benzo community, you might want to know where to start. If you are a...

Oct 30, 2019

How to Taper from Benzos (Part 2 of 2)

Have you taken an anti-anxiety drug long-term? Do you think you might be dependent? Do you want to know what to do next? We collected...

Oct 21, 2019

How to Taper from Benzos (Part 1 of 2)

Benzo withdrawal can seem like an insurmountable hurdle. But the expected struggles can be eased significantly with a little education...

May 15, 2019

The Science of Benzos: GABA and Glutamate

How do benzodiazepines work? What do they do in the body? Why do they initially calm us, but then stop working? And why are they so...

Mar 1, 2019

The Ashton Manual: What Is It and Why Should I Read It?

Have you read the Ashton Manual? Do you know what it is? Do you know who Prof. Ashton is? Well, if you or anyone you know is dependent on...

Feb 27, 2019

Dependence, Disbelief, and the Doctor Dilemma

Do you feel all alone in your dependence on benzos? Do you feel like no one believes you? Not even your doctor? Well, you’re not alone —...

Feb 20, 2019

Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 3 of 3)

Many see benzo withdrawal as an epic, exhausting, never-ending battle — but what if it doesn’t have to be? In the final part of this...

Feb 20, 2019

Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 2 of 3)

Are you in benzo withdrawal? Do you feel stuck? Hopeless? Do you wish you could be more positive? More active? In part two of this...

Feb 20, 2019

Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 1 of 3)

Experts agree that reducing fear and anxiety is critical to success during benzo withdrawal. But how do you do that? In part one of this...

Feb 20, 2019

What Everyone Should Know About Benzos

What are benzos and why should you care? If you’ve been taking anti-anxiety medication or sleeping pills, chances are it’s a benzo. Learn...