Sites:
Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawal: A treatment, support, and recovery resource. Site includes articles, personal stories, and links.Benzodiazepine Toxicity: Facts and figures on benzodiazepine overdose, toxicity, and antagonism. Article by Robin Mantooth, MD.
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support: Support forum and information for those wishing to safely withdraw from this class of tranquilizers.
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome: A personal story about Valium and the rebound effects upon discontinuation of benzodiadepines. Site also includes symptom lists and contact information.
Infolink: Ativan: A list of frequently asked questions regarding this anxiety medicine, including answers provided by medical doctors.
Is Valium a Real Addiction?: A short article on the issues surrounding Valium and benzodiazepine use and addiction. Offers a FAQ section and new questions.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Panic Attacks and How They Can Be Prevented: Article on medications for panic attacks and background information on the disorder.
RemedyFind: Patient Ratings of Ativan: Consumers vote on several categories regarding the effectiveness of this medicine for anxiety and insomnia. Also contains a message board for comments and experience stories.
The Anxiety Community - Medication: A collection of articles and forums on anti-anxiety medications, arranged by drug name. Includes the year that specific brand names were approved by the US FDA, a glossary, and directory.
