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Developing Support Programs. For people withdrawing from Benzodiazepines. Tapering and withdrawal methods. What may not work Cold Turkey Phenobarbital Herbal Remedies Tapering too fast. What is helpful Please always seek medical advice! Dry cutting 10% of less Ashton method
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Developing Support Programs For people withdrawing from Benzodiazepines
Tapering and withdrawal methods • What may not work • Cold Turkey • Phenobarbital • Herbal Remedies • Tapering too fast • What is helpful • Please always seek medical advice! • Dry cutting 10% of less • Ashton method • Compounding • Water titration
Support in US and other countries • England • Support groups • Support by telephone • Trained counselors • Tranx/New Zealand and Australia • United States • On line support • 12 step group developed in California • Benzo wise therapist • Maine Benzo group
WHAT MIGHT WORK IN MAINE? • Support Groups • Telephone Support • Grant funding • Who should we target? • Is this really a problem and a need?