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May 1, 2020

Surviving Isolation: Benzo Withdrawal in Chaotic Times

Viral outbreaks, social phobias, benzo withdrawal — all these events can be isolating, and any combination can lead to extreme levels of...

Apr 14, 2020

Rapid Fire Q&A on Benzos, Anxiety, and Withdrawal

Do you have benzo questions? Well, we’re here to help. Whether they’re questions about benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, withdrawal symptoms, the...

Mar 31, 2020

7 Little-Known Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal

Benzo withdrawal can trigger a vast array of symptoms. Some of these are common and well-known, yet others like skin rashes,...

Mar 18, 2020

Anxiety, Benzos, and a Virus

Take a damaged nervous system from benzo dependence and withdrawal, mix in a worldwide viral outbreak, and you have the recipe for...

Mar 10, 2020

Benzo Belly: Our Gut in Withdrawal (Take 2)

Our gut can take a direct hit in benzo withdrawal. Pain, aches, cramps, digestive issues, inflammation, distention, and more. Why does...

Mar 3, 2020

Questions, Comments, and a Few Answers About Benzo Dependence and Withdrawal

How long will my recovery last? If I’ve taken these drugs periodically, can I be dependent? How do I convince my doctor? What is this...

Feb 25, 2020

Tips for Talking About Benzos to Doctors, Therapists, and Family

Do you find it hard to talk with your physician or psychiatrist about benzos? How about with your counselor or family and friends? This...

Feb 18, 2020

60 Years of Benzos: A Brief Walk through History

On February 24th, 1960, the very first benzodiazepine was approved in the U.S. 60 years later, they are still some of the most popular...

Feb 12, 2020

The Smile Episode: Stories and Other Stuff to Brighten Your Day

Benzo dependence and withdrawal can seem hopeless at times — but it’s not. There is hope. There is healing. There is a better life on the...