By Richard Lewis -- As the benzodiazepine crisis spreads throughout the United States and other parts of the world so does the debate within the benzo victim/survivor community about important definitions of key medical terms and about safe and successful paths to healing and recovery. Does “iatrogenic benzo dependence” and “addiction” represent completely separate medical and social phenomena? If they are to have distinctly different scientific definitions, can they also (at the same time) intersect in multiple ways in people’s actual real life experience? And what is the medical and social significance of exploring these concepts and seeking unity of understanding and purpose? Before delving into the content of this debate let’s briefly review the social context from which this “Benzo Divide” has emerged.
I have a friend, Chris, who is a pilot. I love his posts on Facebook that have the headline, “Sh!t I Hear At The Airport.” It’s often misinformation that is so ridiculous, that you can’t help but laugh. Chris inspired me to write this post since many of us hear misinformation at our doctor’s office. Please […]
It usually goes like this: “Dr. Jenn, Hi, my name is (insert any name you like) and I’m freaking out. The terror is awful. Shaking. Pain. Weak. Man, it wasn’t this bad THE FIRST TIME I GOT OFF!” Dr. Ashton talks about kindling: when the brain has been subjected to benzos, off, or lowered dose, […]
One of the hardest aspects of healing from the damage and devastation that benzodiazepines cause is the inability to do much of anything. Many of us are bedridden or couch bound in benzo withdrawal. Those who are lucky enough to be ambulatory are often plagued with fatigue from the slightest exertion. And then there is […]
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