Are benzos effective for treating anxiety? Insomnia? Seizures? If they aren’t safe, what is the evidence? How many BIND symptoms are there? Could these be permanent? And what about COVID? Tune in for the surprising answers.
In today’s episode, we ask some key questions about benzos and provide real answers, with evidence to back them. We also share questions from our international listeners on CBD and probiotics, and we hear a powerful story of one woman’s struggle with her third attempt at withdrawal. This one if chock full of information, and I hope you’ll join us.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/the-facts-what-do-we-really-know-about-benzos-and-bind-bfp107
Video ID: BFP107
0:00:00 INTRODUCTION
0:01:16 About the Last Episode
0:02:17 Behind the Scenes Work
0:03:18 Hurricane Ian
0:05:38 MAILBAG
0:05:54 Benzo Belly and Probiotics (Jon)
0:11:48 CBD and Withdrawal (Julie)
0:17:29 BENZO STORY (Jessica)
0:26:48 Response from D
0:31:20 FEATURE: Benzo Facts
0:32:48 Are Benzos Effective?
0:35:23 Are Benzos Safe?
0:43:49 Can You Be Addicted to Benzos?
0:44:46 Is BIND an Official Term?
0:47:21 How Many BIND Symptoms Are There?
0:52:05 Is BIND Permanent?
0:56:42 Are Z-drugs the Same as Benzos?
0:57:22 Do Benzos Have an Effect on COVID?
1:00:58 MOMENT OF PEACE
Episode Resources
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SITE RESOURCES
— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) — https://benzoaction.org
— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com
— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org
— Blazing Benzos Facebook Group — https://m.facebook.com/groups/1205287192817668/
MAILBAG
FEATURE
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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