Discussing the Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) pandemic with #heroes I meet along the way. Disclaimer: always consult your physician for medical advice. Benzotired is best listened to on #Spotify and https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benzotired. Listener discretion is advised. For more information about benzodiazepines visit Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) www.benzoinfo.com. Appreciate Benzotired? Donate! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/naftalbenisty
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This podcast is all about benzodiazepine-related issues.
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Podcast by The Benzo Rehab Dungeon
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Hey everyone! Welcome to my podcast and my journey withdrawing from a Benzodiazepine, Ativan (Lorazepam). I hope to help anyone who is thinking about coming off, tapering from, or anyone who has come off completely from a benzodiazepine. Everyone is welcome here, so listen and enjoy.
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Host Françoise Mittertreiner bijt zich vast in de vraag: hoe komt het dat benzodiazepines na meer dan 50 jaar discussie nog steeds zoveel invloed hebben? Naar schatting slikken 1 op de 10 Nederlanders slaap- of kalmeringspillen. Het gevaar van verslaving en de destructieve impact van deze middelen bespreekt zij in deze podcast met artsen, wetenschappers, verslaafden en ervaringsdeskundigen. Françoise Mittertreiner is filmmaker en producent en eigenaar van MFilms. (www.mfilms.nl) Deze 12 deli ...
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In the introduction I give you a little bit of my background, my experience with benzodiazepines and discuss some of the topics I would like to tackle moving forward with the podcast.
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Benzodiazepine dependence is one of the most underreported issues facing Australians today. The show blends real-life patient stories with medical expertise to inform people about the risks of strong pharmaceuticals and promote good mental health. The series also offers education and strategies to heal benzodiazepine dependendence. Recovery is just around the corner. Reconnexion is a state-wide organisation that provides medication education, a safe tapering program, and therapeutic services ...
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December 20th, 2024 In this episode: Barbara Connolly, PhD is the Senior Admin of the Benzo Warrior Community. She is a retired professor of political science, she has lived experience with complicated withdrawal from both benzodiazepines and antidepressants, and truly understands living with complex chronic illness and pain, particularly Ehlers-Da…
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November 26th, 2024 In this episode: I talk to Rikka Allen from Finland. She was harmed by Cymbalta (generic: Duloxetine) and Oxazepam (also known as Serax). Rikka shares her journey as she is currently tapering her benzodiazepine using water. We also discuss directly tapering, finding English information and national issues surrounding benzodiazep…
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November 19th, 2024 In this episode: I speak with Malissa Pistello. She is a benzo and a psych drug advocate with a background being in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security. She has personal experience with protracted injuries caused by SSRIs, SNRIs and benzodiazepines, which has shaped her mission as she continues to navigate the ongoing challenges of…
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November 15th, 2024In this episode: I speak with P.A. Nicole Lamberson about Flumazenil. She also serves as the Medical Director of the non-profit organization Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, BIC for short. Her personal story is featuted on episode #28 of Benzotired.Nicole and I discuss what we know about Flumazenil using published papers and…
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November 3rd, 2024In this episode: Domagoj from Croatia shares his benzo story. He was prescribed Xanax XR (Alprazolam extended release) for severe panic attacks in 2016. He is has been tapering Xanax directly as of March 2024.In this episode we talk about his taper, an updose that went sideways, insert pamphlets, national stigmas and more.You can …
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Natural Approaches to Healing from Benzodiazepine Injury and Protracted Withdrawal Discussing Natural Approaches to Healing from Benzodiazepine Injury and Protracted WithdrawalMark Leeds, D.O.
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Simone's story is a testament to the profound impact of sleep on overall well-being. For decades, she endured sleepless nights, her insomnia escalating from minor disturbances to a chronic condition that affected her both emotionally and physically. Recognising the need for change, Simone sought solutions and eventually succeeded with the Better Sl…
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#40: Let's talk benzo lingo with P.A. Nicole Lamberson 🇺🇸, medical director B.I.C.
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May 17th, 2024In this episode: I speak with Nicole Lamberson, a Physician Assistant (P.A.) about benzo lingo: explaining and discussing language we use in the Benzo harmed community.Nicole is the Medical Director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) and is incredibly engaged in the Benzo harmed community. Recently she featured on the F…
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May 13th, 2024This episode is dedicated to Fronçois Chapet*🇨🇦 ✝️In this episode: I team up with my friend Emma Saunders to discuss tinnitus. Emma and I got prescribed Benzodiazepines to deal with our tinnitus. In episode #3 of Benzotired we touch on our tinnitus briefly. Emma got tinnitus from Covid-19 and I got tinnitus from Lyme and/or the Doxycy…
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April 19th, 2024In this episode: I catch up with Haeley (featured on episode 10). Haeley briefly shares her Benzo story and how she has being doing after her last appearance on Benzotired.Haeley started to implement liquid compounded Diazepam / Valium at 15 milligrams and has microtapered down to 9 milligrams ever since.Haeley and her husband Tom l…
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Episode 1: James Szeto (Benzo 101) In the debut episode of Benzo Stories, host Natalie Corrigan speaks to James Szeto about the ins and outs of benzodiazepines, including how they act on the human brain, the phenomenon of protracted withdrawal as well as better alternatives to deal with conditions such as anxiety and insomnia. James Szeto is a psyc…
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April 2nd, 2024In memory of dr. Christy Huff ✝️.In this (bonus) episode: I have an informal conversation about working with BIND (Benzodiazepine Induced Neurological Dysfunction) with my friends Emma Saunders 🇬🇧 (from beatingthebenzo.com) and Emma Hames 🇬🇧 (producer of the documentary Toxsick).If you want to honor dr. Christy Huff and/or find more …
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December 12th, 2023In this episode: Dr. Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD has lived experience being harmed by antidepressants. He is the author of a handbook on how to safely stop psychiatric drugs called the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines.It will be published in the UK and Europe on the 7th of March, 2024 and in the US on the 8th of April. It can be pre…
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#35: Tijs Synaeve 🇧🇪
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November 22nd, 2023In this episode: Tijs Synaeve from Belgium. After the sudden passing of his father in 2005, Tijs suffered from anxiety attacks. Tijs self medicated with alcohol to try to cope. Upon seeing a psychiatrist, he was prescribed the Benzodiazepine Tranxène (Clorazepate), antidepressants and eventually a staggering 8 milligrams of Rivot…
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November 13th, 2023In this episode: Alison Canavan, a former international model from Ireland. An acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate.Overcoming mental health struggles and addictions, Alison found healing and transformed herself into a source of inspiration. Named one of the Top 8 Transformational Coaches in t…
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November 7th, 2023In this (special) episode: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Consultant Cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital in York, United Kingdom. He also represents general medicine on the patient safety group and is a HYMS tutor and has been awarded 2 clinical excellence awards.Dr. Gupta was so kind to take the time to answer my questions and shares his…
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November 7th, 2023In this episode: Holly Hardman, Director/Producer of the documentary As Prescribed. Her personal episode is featured on Benzotired episode #20. Holly speaks openly about making the film and using it for Benzodiazepine harm awareness and change.Holly Hardman entered the media field as a researcher and worked for Rolling Stone, PBS,…
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November 1st, 2023In this episode: Melissa Bond, a narrative journalist, poet and matriarch to Salt Lake City’s Slam Scene. The Salt Lake Tribune and the New York Post have both done features on Bond's book Blood Orange Night, her memoir about becoming dependent upon and then withdrawing from Benzodiazepines. Blood Orange Night was published by Sim…
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#30: Jane Kotze 🇿🇦
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October 31st, 2023In this episode: Jane Kotze from South Africa. Jane got prescribed several psychotropic drugs. The first drug she was precribed was Prozac (Fluoxetine) at 18 years old, after a 15 minute consultation with a psychiatrist who diagnosed her with a bipolar disorder and having a chemical imbalance. Over the years she was put on a stagg…
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October 17th, 2023In this episode: Nicole Lamberson, Physician Assistent. She has lived experience in that she is enduring protracted injury from prescribed psychiatric drug polypharmacy and an over-rapid withdrawal, that occured in a detox center, back in 2010. Nicole is involved in various withdrawal-related initiatives, including: she serves on …
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October 16th, 2023In this episode: Geraldine Burns has been a pioneer in helping to get the word out about the potential dangers of benzodiazepines. In 1999 she started the first Internet support group for people wishing to withdraw from tranquilizers or already off and having problems. She is dedicated to the responsible and informed use of this c…
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August 7th, 2023In this episode: Angie Peacock was prescribed Benzodiazepines and other psych meds after suffering from PTSD for many years. Angie tapered her benzodiazepine the last of all her meds and suffered severe withdrawal. She was featured on the documentary film "Medicating Normal". During her journey, she has become an advocate for the dr…
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#26: Amy Barnett 🇺🇸
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August 1st, 2023In this episode: Amy Barnett, a hairstylist from Chicago, Illinois. Amy got prescribed several Benzodiazepines twenty years ago for anxiety. She had been taking Valium (Diazepam) when needed. After that prescription, she was prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam) and other drugs. Amy shares her story of underlying trau…
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July 26th, 2023In this episode: Chris Paige, Master of Social Work (MSW), has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. He is the founder and executive director for the institute of akathasia. Chris was prescribed Ciprofloxacine (Cipro) for a prostate infection for a long time. After a second time being prescribed Klonopin (Clonazep…
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July 17th, 2023In this episode: Mieke Janssens from Belgium. Mieke got exposed to Benzodiazepines through alternative ways; the party scene and online. Mieke used Benzos initially to sleep, but later on used them to be sedated. Mieke used high dosages of Lendormin (Brotizolam) and Dormicum (Midazolam / Versed / Hypnovel) whilst on opiods for back p…
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July 17th, 2023 (recorded July 15th, 2023)In this episode: Haeley (from episode 10), Emma S.* discuss the Dutch talkshow "B&W" that covered Benzodiazepines in 2002. Next to commenting the TV show, we cover some personal notes, Ada v Ativan, antidepressants and much more.Starring in the talkshow:Sonja Barend - Host "Sonya"Mrs. de Clerck - User "Mrs.…
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#23: PART 1 of 2: Dutch talkshow "B&W" on Benzodiazepines (2002) ft. Haeley 🇺🇸 & Emma S. 🇬🇧 🎬
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July 17th, 2023In this episode: part 1 of 2 of the Dutch TV show Barend & Witteman "Benzodiazepine verslaving" (Benzodiazepine addiction) aired in 2002. Network: VARA. ⚠️ This is a video in Dutch ⚠️, which I translated. The subtitled video is only available on Spotify. If you are unable or unwilling to view, please select the seperate part 2 of the…
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Recorded June 28th, 2023In this episode: I have a conversation with fellow Dutchie Pauline Dinkelberg. Originally trained as a ICU nurse, Pauline has been the chairwomen of the non-profit Vereniging Afbouwmedicatie (Association Tapermedication) since 2019. After some physical and psychological issues, Pauline developed insomnia. After having used a…
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June 12th, 2023In this episode: author and podcaster D E Foster shares his personal Benzodiazepine story. D was prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam) for stomach issues. After D tapered his Benzodiazepine, he researched the topic and wrote a book: "Benzo Free: The World of Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal". Subsequently, he started his renown…
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Recorded June 9th, 2023In this episode, Holly Hardman, a film maker and within the Benzo community best known for her documentary "As Prescribed". In this episode Holly shares her personal experience with Benzodiazepines. Holly has been dealing with health issues throughout her life and struggled with insomnia. Many years ago she had used Xanax (Al…
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Episode 46: An Interview with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
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In this episode I have a very frank interview with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring. Dr. Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer/pharmaceutical physician who now treats patients with drug injuries. If you're interested in what he has to say you can find out more about him over on his website WittDoerringpsychiatry.com or YouTube chann…
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In deze laatste aflevering ga ik in gesprek met Brenda Duijn, moleculair cel bioloog, die over de 'Benzo hel' verteld waar zij in haar eentje doorheen moet om af te komen van de lorazepam. Brenda slikt op advies van de huisarts een paar maanden oxazepam in eerste instantie om de ontwenningsverschijnselen van de antidepressiva op te vangen. Later wo…
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Recorded June 5th, 2023In this episode: Jess Zanotti; a Renaissance Woman; a multidimensional artist, wardrobe stylist and creative director. She was precribed Xanax (Alprazolam) for panic attacks and SSRI's over seven years ago. After ten years using prescription drugs as prescribed, she quit cold turkey, without knowing anything about safely comi…
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May 27th, 2023In this episode: Dan Landauer. Struggling with anxiety as a young boy, he got prescribed Zoloft (Setraline) in his teens. Later in life Dan was prescribed multiple Benzodiazepines, like Ativan (Lorazepam) and Klonopin (Clonazepam). Dan checked into a rehab and they tapered him of all his psych meds in a staggering 9 days. Now, more th…
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May 18th, 2023In this episode: dr. Jennifer Leigh shares her Benzodiazepine journey and we discuss topics like women's health. After earning a doctorate in psychology, Jennifer Leigh became a coach. Jennifer's career stopped when the Benzodiazepine she took as prescribed damaged her brain. She blogged honestly about her ordeal, sharing her experien…
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May 16th, 2023In this episode: I catch up with my friend Jenny from Brooklyn, New York. Jenny featured on episode 10 and is the very first guest to come on Benzotired. In episode #2, Jenny shares her story on how she was put on Benzodiazepines and her experience in several detox facilities. In episode 2, Jenny was still tapering, but as of January …
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June 5th, 2023 (recorded May 10th, 2023) In this episode: dr. Christy Huff, director of the Benzodiazepine I lnformation Coalition (BIC) talk about the betablocker Propranolol. Chisty and I share our shared experience on this drug. As the Ashton Manual mentions the drug, we contemplate the use, purpose and the withdrawal of Propranolol. At this tim…
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In deze een na laatste aflevering van de podcast serie de macht van de benzo’s ga ik in gesprek met Hans Kloosterman, lifecoach en trauma-relatie-therapeut. Hans is auteur van het boek van snob tot monnik waarin hij mensen inspireert om op zoek te gaan naar hun eigen levenspad. Dat laatste werd voor hem zelf bemoeilijkt, door 1 enkel benzo receptje…
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This was one episode I wanted to do for a while, but due to computer problems back in September of 2021 and then both of our lives getting hectic, I’m just now getting back to doing this unbelievable story which I feel will give so many hope of a full recovery. When I interviewed Teryn in Episode 22 she talked about the other woman she met in the b…
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De macht; maar ook de onmacht van benzo’s 'Zijn de problemen door te lang gebruik van benzodiazepinen alleen pakkie an van de patiënten? Met Pauline Dinkelberg van de Vereniging Afbouwmedicatie bespreek ik de macht maar ook de onmacht van de benzo’s. Pauline denkt dat de gebruikers met hun voorschrijvers in hetzelfde schuitje zitten. Hoe bouwen we …
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#14: "Ada v Ativan", The Cook Report (1988) 🇬🇧
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April 26th, 2023 In this episode: "Ada v Ativan", The Cook Report (1988) 🇬🇧. ⚠️Be advised, this episode maybe considered triggering for some listeners⚠️ This podcast episode contains the entire episode "Ada v Ativan" from the programme: The Cook Report, published in 1988 and can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbetbDf_imo&t=36s . In t…
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April 17th, 2023 In this episode: journalist Miranda Levy, author of "The Insomnia Diaries - How I learned to sleep again". After Miranda's marriage is about to end, she develops pathological insomnia. Whilst being a mother of two young children and having a successful career, her insomnia quickly disables her. Miranda begins a search for a remedy …
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April 15th, 2023 In this episode: Emma Hames, a Benzo surviver, songwriter, musician, artist and producer of the documentary film "Playing With Life" (currently in pre-preduction). At age 23 Emma had contracted an unknown virus and suffered limited long capacity and trouble breathing normally. Emma began developing severe anxiety and panic attacks.…
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In deze aflevering leggen mijn gasten Altine Bakker en Klaas Jan Bolt uit hoe zij met benzomoe meer bewustzijn willen creëren bij de benzodiazepines- en andere slaappil gebruikers. Met benzoslim willen zij de ernstige risico’s en schadelijke effecten van de benzo’s voorkomen. Aan de hand van het benzomoe doosje probeert Altine op een leuke ludieke …
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#11: A conversation with Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson 🇺🇸, author of "PSYCHIATRIZED"
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April 5th, 2023 In this episode: A conversation with Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson, author of "PSYCHIATRIZED: WAKING UP AFTER A DECADE OF BAD MEDICINE". Renée shares some of her journey of insomnia, Clonazepam (Klonopin), trauma, (sexual) healing and many more topics. Renée found creativity in her healing journey and is now a full-time artist and offers…
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#10: Haeley & Tom 🇺🇸 - A partner's perspective
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March 31st, 2023 In this episode: I speak with the lovely couple Haeley & Tom. Haeley is harmed by Benzodiazepines and currently tapering. Healey shares her story on being put on Benzos after an infection. Her highest dose was 5 milligrams of Lorazepam (Ativan). Currently Haeley is on 16 milligrams of Diazepam (Valium). Tom has been her support thr…
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Mijn gast in aflevering 12 van de podcast serie: De macht van de Benzo's is Igor van Laere, sociaal geneeskundige, oprichter van de Nederlandse Straatdokters Groep en arts verslavingszorg bij Spoor6, verslavingshulp op niveau. Luister nu naar de inmiddels twaalfde aflevering! In deze podcast aflevering legt Igor uit dat dokters veel terughoudender …
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March 28th, 2023 In this episode: In collaboration with Emma from the #unfiltered podcast and beatingthebenzo.com, we speak with Melanie Davis, who has over 25 years of experience as the manager of REST (Recovery Experience Sleeping pills & Tranquilisers). Melanie has used her expertise to shape government policy as a member of the All-Party Parlia…
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March 23rd, 2023 In this episode: Paul Hirsch from Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸 shares his story about his journey on Klonopin (Clonazepam), which he was on for many years for anxiety and insomnia. Paul experienced tolerance withdrawal prior to tapering. Paul has almost been three years Benzo free. Paul shares some of the things that helped him through wit…
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Mijn gast in aflevering 11 van de podcast serie: De macht van de Benzo's is Timo Eichholtz. Hij schreef het boek ‘Het verhaal achter mijn blauwe ogen’. In deze podcast aflevering vertelt Timo hoe verschillende benzodiazepinen zijn verslaving aan alchohol en drugs in stand hield. Tegelijkertijd waren ze voor hem, door de heftige ontwenningsverschijn…
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