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D E Foster
May 16, 2019
Lavender Oil and Anxiety: The Facts Behind Some Recent Claims
The Internet has been buzzing lately with news about lavender oil. This interest was generated by some recent studies and claims by some...
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D E Foster
May 11, 2019
Finding Calm amid the Controversies in the Benzo Community
Questions plague every one of us who experience benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome (BWS). Incessant, unending questions. As for me, I am...
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D E Foster
May 2, 2019
The Missing Message: New FDA Boxed Warning for Z-drugs
OPINION When the FDA released its latest warning on Z-drugs, I quickly wrote up a blog post on the subject and even published it. But,...
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D E Foster
Apr 26, 2019
5 Dangers of Benzodiazepine Use in the Elderly
Most major medical associations, including the American Geriatric Society (AGS), caution against the prescribing of benzodiazepines and...
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D E Foster
Apr 22, 2019
The Lost Years: A Father, a Son, Benzos, and Aging
That’s a picture of my father. Three years ago he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear,...
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D E Foster
Apr 21, 2019
It’s Senior Week at Benzo Free
Today is the start of “Senior Week” at Benzo Free. This week, we will focus much of our attention on the group of people most at-risk...
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D E Foster
Apr 16, 2019
“Hello, It’s Me:” Loneliness in Benzo Withdrawal
For all those who feel alone in benzo withdrawal, I just wanted to say, “hi.” Benzo withdrawal is an incredibly lonely illness. Even if...
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D E Foster
Apr 6, 2019
Benzo Use in Pregnancy: Study Findings
Benzo use during pregnancy is a very difficult dilemma for pregnant women, especially for those who are already dependent. The decision...
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D E Foster
Apr 5, 2019
10 Tips for the Benzo Caregiver
As part of our Caregiver Week at Benzo Free, we have added a new page to our website titled “For the Caregiver.” This new page combines...
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