Self-Help Resources & Links

The Ashton Manual — a superb manual by Dr. C. Heather Ashton, the world’s leading expert on benzodiazepines. Detailed information on discontinuing and safe tapering off benzodiazepines.

Dr. C. Heather Ashton DVD — a lecture given in Vancouver, B.C., in April 2006, on Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal Methods. Ideal for those taking benzodiazepines and health care professionals.

Benzodiazepine Equivalence Table — Revised February 2004. “Based on the extensive research and clinical experience of Professor C Heather Ashton, DM, FRCP, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychopharmacology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.”

Benzo Group online support group on Yahoo.com. “Support network for those who want to end benzodiazepine addiction and recover from withdrawal syndrome.” Moderated. Excellent support, expert information and helpful documents such as “Getting a Doctor to Help You Taper.” Their companion web site is here: The Benzo Group Support Site.

Books on benzodiazepine dependency and withdrawal.

BenzoIsland.org’s online forum for those undergoing withdrawal from benzos. Dedicated to helping those individuals who wish to free themselves from a benzodiazepine dependency.

About Tranquillisers & Sleeping Pills (Benzodiazepines) — an overview from Reconnexion, including information about benzodiazepines, why they are prescribed, how they work, "safe use," side effects and long term effects, dependency, withdrawal syndrome, coming off benzodiazepines or sleeping pills, and coping well with withdrawal (see the "Tranquillisers & Sleeping Pills" drop-down list to navigate to these sections).

BAT (Battle Against Tranquillisers) FAQ on benzodiazepines.

Anti-Depressant Withdrawal Group on Yahoo.com — This is a group for those who are taking anti-depressants or other psych drugs and suffering from withdrawal to these drugs, tolerance or otherwise.

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