Robert J. Valuck, Ph.D., is a Professor in Clinical Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Family Medicine at the University of Colorado (CU) and the Director of the Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention at CU. This is a conversation not to miss.
In Part 1 of our discussion, we compare the opioid and benzo crises, visit the age-old addiction vs. dependence debate, and explore the recent FDA warning on benzodiazepines among other topics. I also share a benzo story from San Francisco and talk a bit about connecting with each of you and your daily struggles.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/conversation-with-dr-robert-valuck-part-1-of-2-bfp069
Video ID: BFP069
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:53 Relating to Your Struggles
11:03 BENZO STORY: Ray’s Story
17:57 FEATURE: Conversation with Dr. Valuck
20:43 Dr. Valuck’s Background
25:55 State of the Opioid Crisis
28:50 Concerns about Benzos
32:20 2016 FDA Benzo Warning
35:10 Recent FDA Benzo Warning
38:19 DEA Drug Scheduling
42:22 FDA Communication of Warning
46:33 Surprised by FDA Warning?
48:45 FDA Tapering Recommendations
50:06 Addiction vs. Dependence
54:45 Interview Closing: Part 1
56:15 MOMENT OF PEACE
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FEATURE: Conversation with Dr. Rob Valuck
Introduction
In today’s intro, I discussed the difficulty of balancing my healing and feeling better with still being able to relate and connect with those who are suffering. I discuss the superficiality of our media and how I’m trying to take a different tack, and just be me. Warts and all.
Benzo Story
For today’s benzo story I shared an audio story from Ray, in San Francisco, California. If you’d like to check out Ray’s podcast, you can find it here: https://greenroomonair.com/.
Feature
Our feature today is a Conversation with Dr. Robert Valuck, Part 1. This was an amazing conversation with someone who has decades of experience not only in pharmacology, but in advocacy for change, both for opioids, and benzodiazepines. Check out our chapter list above for highlights of our conversation. It’s a good one.
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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