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Ambien Addiction: Understanding What’s Happening in Your Brain

Ambien Addiction: Understanding What’s Happening in Your Brain

Learn what increases your risk of Ambien addiction, the particular dangers of use and how to overcome both Ambien dependence and addiction.

John Lee · 6/7/2013
Ativan (Lorazepam) Addiction Self-Test (Works for any Benzodiazepine)

Ativan (Lorazepam) Addiction Self-Test (Works for any Benzodiazepine)

Wondering about your use of Ativan (lorazepam) or any other benzodiazepine? Well then, take this 2 minute benzodiazepine addiction self test and find out if you have an addiction, and if so, how serious it is.

John Lee · 5/1/2013
How to Taper off Benzodiazepines – 11 Secrets to Success

How to Taper off Benzodiazepines – 11 Secrets to Success

11 tips for making a tapering plan that minimizes the discomfort, puts you in control of the process and gets the results you want.

John Lee ·
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: What to Expect - How to Taper – How to Cope

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: What to Expect - How to Taper – How to Cope

Done wrong, a benzodiazepine detox can turn into months of agony. Done right, by slow taper, it’s very manageable. Read on to learn more about what to expect, how to taper, how to minimize your withdrawal symptoms and how to cope with those you do experience.

John Lee · 4/22/2013
Detox Info: CBT Improves Success Rate when Tapering from Benzodiazepines or Z Drugs

Detox Info: CBT Improves Success Rate when Tapering from Benzodiazepines or Z Drugs

Rebound withdrawal symptoms, like a return of panic or insomnia, make benzo tapering tough. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is research proven to help you manage rebound withdrawal symptoms and increase your likelihood of a successful taper.

John Lee · 5/24/2013
Benzodiazepines: Lethal for Suboxone and Methadone Clients

Benzodiazepines: Lethal for Suboxone and Methadone Clients

Using benzodiazepines with Suboxone or methadone is more dangerous than using illicit opiates! Learn why benzos and methadone/Suboxone just don't mix.

Anna Deeds ·