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What are benzos and why should you care? If you’ve been taking anti-anxiety medication or sleeping pills, chances are it’s a benzo. Learn about the downside to benzos, where to turn for help, and what it’s like to withdraw.
In our inaugural episode, D E Foster, author of the book, “Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal,” discusses the basics that everyone should know about benzos whether you’ve taken the drug for years or never even heard of them before. Topics will include the facts about benzos, the history of the drug, a few statistics about usage, and even benzo dependence and withdrawal.
Video ID: BFP001
Original Air Date: February 20, 2019
ALL PODCAST EPISODES are available on the Benzo Free website: www.BenzoFree.org/Podcast
CHAPTERS
0:00 Teaser
3:02 Introduction
6:39 Q&A
12:03 Feature: Introduction to Benzos
25:07 Mindful Minute
PODCAST SUMMARY
This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.
Each episode of our podcast will open with a brief Introduction, transition into a short Q&A section, and then focus on our Featured Topic. We will close out each episode with our Moment of Peace so that you can quiet your mind before returning to the chaos of the day.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Benzo Free Podcast. In the opening of this episode, D provides a brief introduction to the podcast and then moves onto the Q&A section where he answers a few questions about himself, the Ashton Manual, and a bit about trust, opinion, and objectivity.
Q&A — This is the section where I would normally answer questions from the listeners. Unfortunately, since I pre-recorded the first several episodes for the podcast launch, I don’t have any feedback yet. Thus, the following questions are either based on questions I have experienced on the discussion boards, or just some basic information I think I would want to know if I was listening. I’ve provided some brief answers below, but I cover much more detail on the podcast.
— Who am I (the host)?
— Do you support the Ashton Manual?
— There’s a lot of “false media” and “misinformation” out there about everything, especially benzos, recovery, and addiction. How can you expect us to trust you?
FEATURED TOPIC — Today’s featured topic: A Brief Introduction to Benzos
Today’s discussion will include the basics that everyone should know about benzos whether you’ve taken the drug for years or never even heard of them before. D will discuss some basic facts about benzos, talk about the history of the drug, cover a few statistics, and even touch on benzo withdrawal. I’ve included an abridged version of the content below. Please listen to the eposide for more detail.
— What are benzos?
— What are the different types of benzos?
— Brief History of Benzos
— Benzo Stats
REFERENCES
14 separate articles, studies, and books were referenced for this episode.
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https://easinganxiety.com/podcast/what-everyone-should-know-about-benzos-bfp001/
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Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Withdrawal, tapering, or any change in dosage of benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepines, or any other prescription drugs should only be done under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
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