The Benzo Free Podcast9 Huhti 2021

What’s New in the Benzo Community: Stories, Events, and Advocacy

What’s been going on in the benzo community lately? Any progress on awareness, education, legislation, support? Any upcoming events? Any benzo stories to share? Anything new with the podcast? Tune in to find out.

In today’s episode, we share benzo stories from Oregon and Nigeria, we learn about some exciting upcoming events, and we look behind the scenes of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group and share a story of success. We also announce the podcast’s return to a weekly schedule, so keep an eye out for new episodes soon. I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/whats-new-in-the-benzo-community-stories-events-and-advocacy-bfp077

Video ID: BFP077

Chapters

00:00 Dedication

03:06 Introduction

08:44 Spotlight

24:50 Benzo News

29:08 Benzo Stories

39:47 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.

SPOTLIGHT

— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (CCPDAP) — https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine

— Benzo Free Podcast (Episode 14): “Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/finding-faith-hope-and-acceptance-in-benzo-withdrawal-a-conversation-with-jennifer-leigh-psyd-bfp014

— Benzo Free Podcast (Episodes 21 & 22): “Diaglogue the the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/dialogue-with-the-doctor-a-conversation-with-dr-steven-wright-part-1-of-2-bfp021

— Benzo Free Podcast (Episodes 44 & 45): “A Conversation with Dr. Christy Huff.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-conversation-with-dr-christy-huff-part-1-of-2-bfp044

— Benzo Free Podcast (Episodes 69 & 70): “Benzo Pharmacology, Dependence, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck.” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/conversation-with-dr-robert-valuck-part-1-of-2-bfp069

BENZO NEWS

— Interview with Dr. Steven Wright and Carrie Silvernail on SiriusXM (April 10th)— https://www.benzoreform.org

— “Medicating Normal” Screening and Panel (April 27th) — https://medicatingnormal.com/

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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DISCLAIMER

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CREDITS

Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio

— https://www.storyblocks.com

Benzo Free Theme

— Title: “Walk in the Park”

— Artist: Neil Cross

PRODUCTION

Easing Anxiety is produced by…

Denim Mountain Press

https://www.denimmountainpress.com

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