Far too often, we think we are all alone during benzo withdrawal and that no one understands what we are going through. But we’re not alone. The benzo community is active, thriving, and full of people just like you. And we’re making a difference.

In today’s episode of the podcast, we share some of the progress being made, visit a few of the key organizations behind this progress, and share some of their plans for the future. There’s so much to be done, but we have a great start, and the future is looking brighter every day.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/whats-new-in-the-benzo-community-bfp092

Video ID: BFP092

Chapters

00:00  Introduction

08:07  FEATURE: Intro

11:05  Benzo Community Terminology

16:45  Stress and Protracted Withdrawal

21:03  Benzodiazepine Action Work Group

30:41  Alliance for Benzo. Best Practices

34:44  Benzodiazepine Info. Coalition

37:40  Massachusetts Legislation

38:16  Benzo Buddies

39:37  Benzo Coaches

41:00  Feature Closing

44:30  Moment of Peace

Resources

The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.

ORGANIZATIONS

— Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention — https://corxconsortium.org

— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) — https://benzoaction.org

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

— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://www.benzoinfo.com

— Benzo Buddies — http://www.benzobuddies.org

— Baylissa Frederick (Bloom in Wellness) — https://baylissa.com

— Jennifer Leigh (Benzo Withdrawal Help) — https://benzowithdrawalhelp.com

CONSORTIUM ANNUAL MEETING – Benzo Presentation

Benzodiazepine-Induced Brain Injury: The Hidden Prescription Epidemic

— https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/benzodiazepine-induced-brain-injury-the-hidden-prescription-epidemic-recorded-live-oct-28-2021

PODCAST EPISODES (Dr. Steven Wright)

Dialogue with a Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright

— Part I: https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/dialogue-with-the-doctor-a-conversation-with-dr-steven-wright-part-1-of-2-bfp021

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

The Podcast

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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Benzo Free Theme

— Title: “Walk in the Park”

— Artist: Neil Cross

PRODUCTION

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