Benzodiazepines were introduced in the 1950s, and marketed as a non-addictive drug for psychic tension. Time has proven otherwise and these drugs are now known to be responsible for one of the worst medical blunders in history. Many people who are taking benzos, (prescribed for sleep or anxiety) may be unaware they've developed a dependence and may attribute their withdrawal symptoms to something else entirely.
This booklet provides an easy to follow, 3-step guide, to detox from benzodiazepines safely with minimal stress and disruption to your daily life. It will help you to identify whether benzodiazepine dependence is present, then how to split your daily doses to minimise withdrawal symptoms. It provides advice on how to change over to a long acting benzo - then slowly taper off it. It will prove very beneficial to both individuals and health practitioners. Dale Carruth BA, CAC, is an addiction counsellor and educator. This book is the result of years of clinical practice, research and observation while working for Tranx Services, New Zealand (a counselling and benzodiazepine detox service)