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 II of our discussion, we investigate research and funding, look at determining taper rates, compare evidence-based and personalized medicine, explore kindling, pregabalin, and physician education, and end with an apology.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/dialogue-with-the-doctor-a-conversation-with-dr-steven-wright-part-2-of-2-bfp022

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Chapters

00:00 Podcast Introduction

01:42 Other Substances in Withdrawal

05:50 Researching Benzodiazepines

08:45 DEA Scheduling of Benzos

10:18 FDA / Medication Warnings

12:23 Why Is Change So Slow

16:14 Lessons from Fluoride

17:18 Crisis and Change

19:41 Determining Taper Rates

23:59 Updosing / Kindling

25:35 Benzos as a Bridge Drug

27:18 Preventing Long-Term Use

30:08 Pregabalin

31:50 How to Relate to Your Doctor

36:04 Care Management

38:15 Informed Consent Legislation

42:40 Physician Education (CME)

45:48 Benzo Survey

46:55 Making a Difference: Benzo Stories

49:45 Advice to a New Patient

52:17 Apology

54:57 Closing

Resources

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FEATURE: Interview with Dr. Steven Wright

• The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://www.benzoreform.org

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