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June 7, 2023 • 63 mins
On this episode, we're exploring the world of medication withdrawal, benzodiazepine protracted withdrawal, and the difficulties associated with it. Our guest, Nicole Lamberson, shares her personal journey of surviving protracted withdrawal, involving long-term withdrawal symptoms, complicated by a lack of understanding of doctors, friends, and family. Her goal is to increase awareness of protracted withdrawal, the dangers of psych drugs, such as benzodiazepines, and the importance of informed consent between doctors and their patients. We also discuss various symptoms of protracted withdrawal, including histamine intolerance and how it might relate to some people experiencing "benzo belly." Additionally, we delve into the lack of information on how to taper off benzodiazepines and the lack of training for doctors in this area. Finally, we explore the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical education and the importance of doctors being fully informed before prescribing medication. Join us as we discuss all these topics and more on this illuminating episode.

Please visit our websites for more information: https://drleeds.com and https://therehab.com.

To learn more about Medicating Normal, a film about iatrogenic injury and informed consent, which Nicole has helped to promote, please visit: https://medicatingnormal.com/.
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