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Benzodiazepine Information Coalition

@bzinfocoalition

Nonprofit educating about the potential adverse effects of benzodiazepines taken as prescribed.

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Mark Leeds, DO, speaks with Nicole Lamberson, PA, about benzo withdrawal, detox, addiction and how rehab and detox programs often miss the mark on tracking real patient outcomes. #MentalHealthMatters #psychtwitter #neurotwitter #medtwitter #prescribedharm

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8 years ago, we launched our org with The Many Faces of Benzo Withdrawal. Featuring stories from the harmed, it now has 243K+ views on YouTube, with many calling it their wake-up call. Check it out and let us know what you think! youtu.be/-RcThf6Rs40

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In this Canadian study, the annual cost of medications for insomnia was $54.8 million, and $30.3 million (55.2%) met inappropriate medication use criteria. psychiatrist.com/jcp/medication… #psychtwitter #mentalhealth #medtwitter

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Last week, we educated future PAs at Eastern VA Med School about benzos. Huge thanks to our volunteers—Mark Keller, Lisa Gemmill, Wendy Jo Cole, and Sam Goldberg—for their great work! The students were very engaged. Excited for future events! #MedTwitter #prescribedharm

Last week, we educated future PAs at Eastern VA Med School about benzos. Huge thanks to our volunteers—Mark Keller, Lisa Gemmill, Wendy Jo Cole, and Sam Goldberg—for their great work! The students were very engaged. Excited for future events! #MedTwitter #prescribedharm
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What if I told you the pill you take for anxiety might be making it worse? And not just a little—a lot. Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Klonopin are prescribed to millions, but the real risks of long-term use are often hidden. Yes, they ease panic at first, but over time, they

What if I told you the pill you take for anxiety might be making it worse? 

And not just a little—a lot. Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Klonopin are prescribed to millions, but the real risks of long-term use are often hidden. Yes, they ease panic at first, but over time, they
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Both Canadian and UK researchers, including Isaac Marks, a co-founder of Royal College of Psychiatrists, found the same outcome: the drug worsened panic disorder, the condition it was intended to treat. benzoinfo.com/2017/01/07/upj…

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“The issue with using phenobarbital for benzodiazepine withdrawal isn’t just with the medication itself but also the accelerated tapering approach. Abrupt benzodiazepine cessation should almost never occur in the prescribed population.”

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Help our friends at BenzoBuddies celebrate 20 years of support! Join their special forum linked below to share stories, reconnect, and celebrate until year’s end. All are welcome! benzobuddies.org/forum/154-benz…

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Benzo withdrawal and online support We are told that clinicians are highly trained professionals who know how to deal with adverse effects from psychiatric drugs. If that is true why are so many people resorting to going online for support? Currently the Reddit page for Benzo

Benzo withdrawal and online support

We are told that clinicians are highly trained professionals who know how to deal with adverse effects from psychiatric drugs.

If that is true why are so many people resorting to going online for support?

Currently the Reddit page for Benzo
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Have experience with phenobarbital during benzodiazepine detox or tapering? We’d love to hear your story. Click below to learn how! #prescribedharm #MentalHealthMatters benzoinfo.com/2024/09/08/tel…