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What’s been going on in the benzo community lately? Any progress on awareness, education, legislation, support? Any upcoming events? Any benzo stories to share? Anything new with the podcast? Tune in to find out.
In today’s episode, we share benzo stories from Oregon and Nigeria, we learn about some exciting upcoming events, and we look behind the scenes of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group and share a story of success. We also announce the podcast’s return to a weekly schedule, so keep an eye out for new episodes soon. I hope you enjoy it.
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Chapters
00:00 Dedication 03:06 Introduction 08:44 Spotlight 24:50 Benzo News 29:08 Benzo Stories 39:47 Moment of Peace
Resources
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SPOTLIGHT
— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (CCPDAP) — https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine — Benzo Free Podcast (Episode 14): “Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/finding-faith-hope-and-acceptance-in-benzo-withdrawal-a-conversation-with-jennifer-leigh-psyd-bfp014 — Benzo Free Podcast (Episodes 21 & 22): “Diaglogue the the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/dialogue-with-the-doctor-a-conversation-with-dr-steven-wright-part-1-of-2-bfp021 — Benzo Free Podcast (Episodes 44 & 45): “A Conversation with Dr. Christy Huff.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-1-of-2-bfp044 — Benzo Free Podcast (Episodes 69 & 70): “Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/conversation-with-dr-robert-valuck-part-1-of-2-bfp069
BENZO NEWS
— Interview with Dr. Steven Wright and Carrie Silvernail on SiriusXM (April 10th)— https://www.benzoreform.org — “Medicating Normal” Screening and Panel (April 27th) — https://medicatingnormal.com/
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