Why is kratom not used to treat benzodiazepine withdrawal? If kratom is a natural plant-based supplement that is used for pain management and opioid addiction treatment, why is it not…
Why Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Causes Such Severe Insomnia Benzodiazepine withdrawal insomnia is one of the most common and most distressing symptoms patients experience during a taper. The inability to sleep can…
What exactly is iatrogenic akathisia? Akathisia is a movement disorder, possibly related to subcortical excitation, that is experienced as a feeling of inner restlessness. Some people who suffer from akathisia…
Do alternative rehab centers offer an IOP addiction treatment alternative? What is IOP? Traditional Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) require patients to attend group sessions throughout the week. In addition to…
The Ashton Manual: A Guide to Safe Benzodiazepine Tapering The Ashton Manual is the most widely referenced guide for tapering off benzodiazepines. Written by the late Professor C. Heather Ashton…
What Is Benzo Belly? Benzo belly is the informal term for the gastrointestinal symptoms that frequently occur during benzodiazepine tapering and withdrawal. These symptoms include abdominal bloating, cramping, nausea, constipation,…