Cardiopulmonary Consternation: Heart and Lung Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
The heart and lungs embody the essence of human life. Benzo withdrawal can affect their normal functioning and create a cascade of symptoms such as heart palpitations, flushing, sweating, hot flashes,...
26 Kesä 201951min
Perpetual Motion Madness: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
Akathisia is one of the most common symptoms of benzo withdrawal. It is often defined by the feeling of inner restlessness and the urgency to keep moving. It can be exhausting, overwhelming, and even ...
19 Kesä 201943min
Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 2 of 2)
Steven Wright, M.D. is a leading expert in benzodiazepines and serves on the board of the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices. That, along with his 31 years of addiction medical experience, mak...
5 Kesä 201956min
Dialogue with the Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Wright (Part 1 of 2)
Steven Wright, M.D. is a leading expert in benzodiazepines and serves on the board of the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices. That, along with his 31 years of addiction medical experience, mak...
4 Kesä 201954min
Unsteady, Unintelligible, and Unyielding: Head and Neck Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal
Dizziness. Migraines. Slurred Speech. Loss of Balance. These are just a few of the benzo withdrawal symptoms which affect the head and neck region of the human body. Learn more and pick up some tips o...
29 Touko 201948min
Relationships, Intimacy, and Sex in Benzo Withdrawal
Intimacy is essential to a healthy, happy life. And yet, during benzo withdrawal it is often one of the earliest casualties. How can a loving relationship — let alone a healthy sex life — survive the ...
22 Touko 201953min
The Science of Benzos: GABA and Glutamate
How do benzodiazepines work? What do they do in the body? Why do they initially calm us, but then stop working? And why are they so incredibly hard to stop? When we take a look at the neurotransmitter...
15 Touko 201948min
Benzo Brain: Cognitive Dysfunction and Memory Loss in Withdrawal
Do you know much about the cognitive effects of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs? Perhaps you should. Memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, and intrusive memories are all possible symptoms of benzo use and w...
7 Touko 201945min
