Steven Wright, M.D. is a leading expert in benzodiazepines and serves on the board of the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices. That, along with his 31 years of addiction medical experience, makes this a conversation you won’t want to miss.

In Part I of our discussion, we examine the mechanisms of benzodiazepines, look at the doctor/patient relationship, examine prescribing practices, and explore withdrawal anxiety, GABA, and the peripheral nervous system.

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Chapters

00:00 Podcast Introduction

01:45 Interview Introduction

02:55 Dr. Wright’s Background / Realization

08:59 International Benzodiazepine Symposium

10:40 Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices

12:44 Mechanisms of Benzodiazepines

15:10 Benzos and Mitochondria

18:41 Somatic Symptom Disorders

22:10 Benzodiazepine Injury Syndrome

25:22 Addiction, Dependence, and Doctors

33:33 How to Talk to Your Doctor

36:45 How to Find a Doctor

42:40 When Should Benzos Be Prescribed

48:05 Benzo Caused Anxiety

53:17 Closing

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Today’s featured topic: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright

Our conversation with Steven Wright, M.D. takes two full episodes to cover and is full of insightful and valuable information. We cover topics like the how benzos work in the body, benzodiazepine injury syndrome, addiction, dependence, how to talk with your doctor, how to find a doctor, and so much more.

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The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).

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