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

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.

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