Founded in 2020, the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) has rapidly become one of the most influential and active benzodiazepine advocacy groups in the nation, encompassing a unique blend of medical professionals, global support groups, and individuals with lived experience. Its co-chairs are Dr. Alexis Ritvo from the University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine and D E Foster, founder of Easing Anxiety and host of the Benzo Free Podcast. BAWG is part of the Colo

Designed as a learning space, the Benzo Warrior Community offers loving, healthy support to members around the world withdrawing from benzodiazepines. We research and provide information on side effects, iatrogenic dependence, withdrawal, recovery, and more. To assist members on their journeys, we guide them to develop and practice healthy coping skills and distractions. Our large and experienced admin team fosters a safe space where members can find accurate information, en

The holidays can be very difficult for those struggling with benzo withdrawal. So, we decided to dedicate our holiday podcast to you. Your questions, your comments, your concerns. And we’re doing it live — twice! If you can’t make it, or if you prefer to listen to the recorded audio version on one of our podcast carriers, you can do so starting Friday. I hope you will join us, and Happy Holidays to everyone!!! Video ID: BFP094 Watch the Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast is also

The holidays can be very difficult for those struggling with benzo withdrawal. So, we decided to dedicate our holiday podcast to you. Your questions, your comments, your concerns. And we’re doing it live — twice! If you can’t make it, or if you prefer to listen to the recorded audio version on one of our podcast carriers, you can do so starting Friday. I hope you will join us, and Happy Holidays to everyone!!! Video ID: BFP093 Watch the Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast is also

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 sta

This presentation was recorded live at the 2021 Annual Meeting for the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, and is presented here on our channel courtesy of that organization. Please visit their website via the links below. Presented at… Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention – 2021 Annual Meeting October 28, 2021 Presented by… Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) Watch the Video …on YouTube Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:5

What is it like living in protracted withdrawal, seven years out? What are the joys? What are the pains? What are the triggers? What thoughts ruminate in the mind? Join your host as we pull back the curtain and visit a day in the life. For today’s podcast, I carried the recorder around with me all day so I could share the good, the bad, the fun, the mundane, the contemplations and struggles of living life in protracted benzo withdrawal. We touch on a wide variety of subjects

What are the basics about anti-anxiety drugs? What are they for? Where did they come from? How do they work? How many people take them? What are the side effects during use? Definition of Benzos The term “benzos” is short for benzodiazepines, a class of anti-anxiety medication also known as minor tranquilizers, sedatives, BZDs, BZRAs, and others. These drugs are typically prescribed for anxiety disorders, panic attacks, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. Nonbenzodiazepine

Introduction Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) is a chronic health condition that some individuals experience after long-term use of the benzodiazepine class (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, etc.) of sedative medications. This article provides a solid introduction to BIND including Contents Important Disclaimers Benzodiazepines & Z-drugs BIND Terminology BIND Definition BIND Origin Withdrawal vs. BIND The Truth About BIND The Science Behind BIND BIND Sym