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In a very simplified way, this video explains how benzodiazepines affect the nervous system and body.
This video was created by the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) at the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse as part of the Recovering from Benzodiazepines Peer Support Training Course. To learn more about this course, please visit https://benzopeertraining.org. For more information about the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group, visit: https://benzoaction.org
Video ID: BAWGTraining001
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction 00:27 The Key Players 02:13 Binding of Benzos 02:43 Balance and the Brain 03:03 Tolerance, Dependence, & Withdrawal 03:40 The Car Analogy 04:56 Withdrawal Symptoms 05:33 Why Do Symptoms Persist? 06:22 Take Home Messages 06:56 Support is Essential 07:15 Closing
Resources
The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRAINING COURSE
— Recovering from Benzodiazepines for Peer Specialists — https://benzopeertraining.org
FOR BENZO SUPPORT, PLEASE VISIT THESE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS — Easing Anxiety (EA) — https://easinganxiety.com — Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com
— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org — Benzo Warrior — https://benzowarrior.com
Video Credits
This video was produced by, and is property of, the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group at the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention.
VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES — JBCM Media Production — https://gojbcm.com
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
— Easing Anxiety (EA) — https://easinganxiety.com — Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com
— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org — Benzo Warrior — https://benzowarrior.com
— The Schreiber Research Group (TSRG) — https://tsrg.org
PRODUCTION TEAM — Produced by: The Benzodiazepine Action Work Group
— Project Lead / Writing: Nicole Lamberson, PA — Animation / Video Production: Jay Billups (JBCM Media Production) — Narration: D E Foster — Consortium / Program Management: Shayna Micucci
This video is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional medical advice, encouragement, or recommendation that any individual reduce or withdraw from benzodiazepines and/or other psychiatric medication(s).
Copyright:
©2023 Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention (https://corxconsortium.org)
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