The Hanley Effect Podcast is just amazing! And my experience as a guest on their show was one of my all time favorites. Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal are two of the most welcoming and educated hosts I've ever worked with, and I am so very grateful for all that they do. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify One of the biggest surprises I found was not only their experience with addiction and benzodiazepines, but also their knowledge of dependence and BIND, and their cu

I'm 11 years benzo-free, yet I still get waves on occasion. BIND is a roller coaster ride, and devilishly unpredictable. In today's...

One of the biggest frustrations for benzo / BIND patients is getting their healthcare provider to listen to them. Deborah Platt Bento is both a Nurse Practitioner and someone who has experienced the complications of BIND first hand. In this article, she walks you through five key steps to help prepare you for that challenging conversation.

I'm back, after a long hiatus. In today's podcast, I start out feeling overwhelmed, then launch into anxiety around world events,...

Earlier this year, The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) published a ground-breaking guideline titled " The Joint Clinical...

For over a decade, medical research has hinted at a connection between long-term benzodiazepine exposure and the increased risk of...

August 28, 2025 – A brand new study, Long-term neurological consequences following benzodiazepine exposure: A scoping review , was...

Been pissed off lately? Stressed Out? Tired? Using my podcast as therapy, I explore my own anger and overwhelm, and the progress I've...

As I start to type the opening line for this article, an icon suddenly appears next to it. This icon is blue, with some stars in it. If...