Dr. Lembke uses Addiction Medicine terminology in this video which may trigger some patients who have physiological dependence from taking their drugs as prescribed. We apologize for the use of the term, "addiction" which should actually be physiological "dependence."
For more information, including links to the scientific evidence base for the statements in this video, as well as further resources: [ Ссылка ]
Stat News: "Benzodiazepines: Our Other Prescription Drug Epidemic" by Anna Lembke: [ Ссылка ]
Anna Lembke’s book provides much more detail about the topic discussed here. “Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop”: [ Ссылка ]
Anna Lembke’s biography at Stanford University: [ Ссылка ]
The Ashton Manual provides detailed information about withdrawal symptoms and the tapering process for benzodiazepines. It can be found at [ Ссылка ]
BenzoBuddies is an online community providing a forum for people to connect around their experiences withdrawing from benzodiazepines. It can be found at [ Ссылка ]
Examples of benzodiazepines include: alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium, Diastat) and lorazepam (Ativan).
Examples of stimulant medications include: Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta (extended release methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine), Strattera (atomoxitine hcl), Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine).
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Note: This video does not constitute medical advice. Stopping psychiatric drugs, especially abruptly, can be dangerous, as withdrawal effects may be severe, disabling or even life-threatening.
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Video edited by Daniel Mackler
