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On this podcast, we discuss the issue of iatrogenic injury due to benzodiazepine use. Iatrogenic injury is an injury due to medical treatment. In the case of benzodiazepine-related iatrogenic injury, we are discussing damage to the human central nervous system. We also discuss safe tapering methods and issues related to benzodiazepine tapering. And, we talk about benzodiazepine withdrawal, and how to get through withdrawal side effects, including anxiety, insomnia, histamine sensitivity and ...
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Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder works. Suboxone is a brand name for sublingual buprenorphine and naloxone, the gold standard of treatment for opioid dependence. This podcast addresses issues relating to opioid addiction, including fentanyl, heroin, and pain pill misuse, and how to help people overcome opioid addiction with the help of medication assisted treatment.
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The Risks and Challenges of Medication Tapering Explained by Nicole Lamberson
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, hosts Nicole and Mark delve into the intricate world of medication tapering and the challenges individuals face in managing drug dependence and addiction. Through personal experiences and expert insights, they shed light on the blurred lines between physical dependence and addiction, emphasizing the import…
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1. Understanding Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Histamine Sensitivity, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Treatment Options
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Welcome to a new episode of The Benzodiazeipine Podcast with your host, Mark Leeds, D.O. In this episode, we will be considering the fascinating and often overlooked topics of histamine sensitivity, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and benzodiazepine withdrawal & BIND. Dr. Leeds will unravel the intricacies of benzodiazepine dependence, withdr…
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Rejuvenate Your Journey: Deepening Spirituality and Finding Peace on the Path to Healing
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Welcome back to another episode of The Benzodiazepine Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Lorraine Nilon. Join our host, Mark Leeds, D.O., as he delves into thought-provoking discussions about self-reflection, addiction recovery, and spirituality. Publishing this episode of "The Benzodiazepine Podcast" w…
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brain healing after benzos: Dr. Ladan Eshkevari's Insights on Brain Restoration with ketamine
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In this episode of The Benzodiazepine Podcast, host Mark Leeds, D.O., engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, LAc, FAAN, from Avesta Ketamine Wellness. Though the primary focus of the dialogue is not centered on benzodiazepine protracted withdrawal or benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction (BIND), the dis…
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Nicole Lamberson on Protracted Withdrawal Survival Strategies
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Virginia-based Physician Assistant Nicole's life took an unexpected turn following a severe illness caused by benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, leaving her unable to practice in her Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine roles. With a solid academic background, having completed her BS at James Madison University in 2000 and a Master of Physician A…
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Getting Sleep During Benzo Withdrawal With Binaural Beats
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I am excited to share with you an incredible talk with Karen Newell of Sacred Acoustics about the proven sound recordings offered by her company. These recordings are designed to relieve anxiety, promote meditation, and improve sleep, and have been effective in providing relief for patients experiencing insomnia due to protracted withdrawal from be…
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Dr. Gary Aston-Jones: Interview With A Brain Scientist
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Dr. Gary Aston-Jones in the Director of the Rutgers Brain Health Institute, managing a large brain research lab with many researchers. While much of this interview is about treating addiction with a relatively new class of sleep medications, Dr. Aston-Jones acknowledges that addiction and dependence are very different, and we do discuss iatrogenic …
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Dr. Adam Bisaga: Medication Assisted Treatment With Buprenorphine/Naloxone
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Welcome to this classic podcast episode, where we join Adam Bisaga, M.D. to discuss the power of Suboxone treatment in treating opioid addiction. It is possible for people addicted to opioids to have miraculous transformations in just a short time after initiating treatment. We discuss Dr. Bisaga's ground-breaking book, Overcoming Opioid Addiction.…
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Dr. Steven Reichbach: Healing The Brain With Ketamine Infusion
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Steven Reichbach, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist who has had about 30 years of experience in working with ketamine. He has dedicated his medical practice to providing safe and effective ketamine infusion therapy to treat severe depression and pain syndromes that do not respond well to other treatments. With the recent media frenzy over ps…
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Laura Delano Of The Inner Compass Initiative On Recovery From Brain Injury Caused By Psych Drugs
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Benzo withdrawal can be a nightmare. Especially when the withdrawal process drags out for weeks, months or even years. Protracted withdrawal from benzodiazepines and other psych drugs is extremely difficult to tolerate. Laura Delano is working hard to bring people together, to support each other and to share the tools that have helped to get throug…
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Dr. Kendra Campbell: Getting People Off Of Toxic Psych Drugs
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Dr. Campbell has dedicated her career to helping people taper off of psych drugs that are causing harm. She is a psychiatrist who works very differently from most psychiatrists. Usually, when you visit a psychiatrist, you leave with a prescription or a handful of prescriptions. Antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics and more. Many of us have …
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A Conversation With Chris Paige On Educating Healthcare Providers
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Many doctors have no idea what their patients are going through when they stop taking benzodiazepines, or even during the tapering process. In fact, many doctors have no idea how to help their patients taper. They may either taper their patients too quickly, or even recommend that they stay on benzodiazepines indefinitely to avoid the issue. If doc…
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Dr. Christy Huff on The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition
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Christy Huff, M.D., is a medical doctor and a cardiologist. In recent years, she has not been practicing medicine because of the difficulties caused by protracted benzo withdrawal. For years, she suffered with multiple symptoms that made it impossible to continue working in the medical field. Today, she has dedicated her time to working with the Be…
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Medicating Normal: A Film About The Dangers Of Psych Meds
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The film, Medicating Normal, is a groundbreaking film about the dangers of psych drugs. Doctors have become used to explaining the need for an antidepressant as being a chemical imbalance in the brain. There is no evidence to support this explanation. In fact, a recent study has determined that modern antidepressants simply do not work at all. Yet,…
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Chris Paige, LCSW: Living With Akathisia Due To Benzodiazepine Use
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Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by a person being unable to sit down or stop moving. They may feel a sense of inner vibration and generalized pain all over, coming from within. This side effect of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal is difficult to tolerate and live with. There are some techniques that can help, and some therapies to i…
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Psoriatic Arthropathy - Dr Laura Garden
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PACES Podcast Psoriatic ArthropathyWritten and Narrated by Dr Laura GardenAdapted from notes by Dr Sarah KennedyAv Medical Education Leeds
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Dr Laura Garden
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PACES Podcast Rheumatoid ArthritisWritten and Narrated by Dr Laura GardenAdapted from notes by Dr Sarah KennedyAv Medical Education Leeds
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Dr Laura Garden
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PACES Podcast Systemic Lupus ErythematosusWritten and Narrated by Dr Laura GardenAdapted from notes by Dr Sarah KennedyAv Medical Education Leeds
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Systemic Sclerosis - Dr Laura Garden
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PACES Podcast Systemic SclerosisWritten and Narrated by Dr Laura GardenAdapted from notes by Dr Sarah KennedyAv Medical Education Leeds
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