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Developing Support Programs

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  1. Developing Support Programs For people withdrawing from Benzodiazepines

  2. 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

  3. Relax and be Positive

  4. 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

  5. WHAT MIGHT WORK IN MAINE? • Support Groups • Telephone Support • Grant funding • Who should we target? • Is this really a problem and a need?

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