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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...