Educating Prescribers
There is a big gap between current benzodiazepine prescribing practices and what the evidence tells us about benzodiazepines. At times the warning signs about benzodiazepines… Read More »Educating Prescribers
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Sponsored Research Project
The first research paper from this study has been published: “The FDA Mandate to Reassess Benzodiazepines: Alprazolam Induces a Positive Conditioned Place-Preference in Male Rats“… Read More »Sponsored Research Project
Our Programs (OLD)
[section] [row] [col span__sm=”12″] Understanding Your Experience with Benzodiazepines The Alliance wants everyone to have easily-accessible evidence-based information on benzodiazepines in order to best navigate… Read More »Our Programs (OLD)
References
References [1] Alzman C. The APA Task Force report on benzodiazepine dependence, toxicity, and abuse. Am J Psychiatry. 1991 Feb;148(2):151-2. PubMed PMID: 1987812.
A Word About Recovery – by Steven Wright, MD
A Word About Recovery – by Steven Wright, MD Many people – perhaps yourself or a loved one – have had terrible experiences with benzodiazepines… Read More »A Word About Recovery – by Steven Wright, MD
Books on Benzodiazepines
Books on Benzodiazepines Several medical books have been written which focus solely on the problems with benzodiazepines. In addition, many books that discuss the benzodiazepine… Read More »Books on Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support Groups
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support Groups This peer support document from the Colorado Consortium’s Benzodiazepine Action work group provides education and support to the individual experiencing physical… Read More »Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support Groups
Treatment Centers for Benzodiazepines (“Rehab”)
Treatment Centers for Benzodiazepines (“Rehab”) Unlike most other drugs, benzodiazepine withdrawal requires a customized plan for each patient. The unfortunate truth is that most addiction… Read More »Treatment Centers for Benzodiazepines (“Rehab”)
Benzo-wise Practitioners: Speaking with your Medical Provider
Benzo-wise Practitioners: Speaking with your Medical Provider Speaking With Your Medical Provider Unfortunately, when presented with the highly variable symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, many… Read More »Benzo-wise Practitioners: Speaking with your Medical Provider
Basic Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome Q&As
Basic Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome Questions 1. Wouldn’t my doctor have told me if my benzodiazepine prescription was dangerous?Ideally, yes. Each prescription contains a Medication Guide for… Read More »Basic Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome Q&As