The Benzo Book

By Jack Hobson-Dupont

FROM THE BACK COVER: "Are you--or is someone you care about--taking tranquilizers or sleeping pills? You could be at risk of addiction without even knowing it. "Benzos" are the most commonly prescribed tranquilizers and sleeping pills, in use by millions of people. Doctors prescribe these drugs routinely without ever warning patients that regular use may cause a dangerous dependency. For many people, Benzos are much harder to quit than heroin, cocaine, crack and other illegal substances, even when taken under a physician's supervision. Benzo Withdrawal may last for months, even years. Get the facts about the drugs in your medicine cabinet-facts the pharmaceutical companies, and even the FDA, don't want you to know." The Benzo Book recounts the author's experience as an unwitting addict, with full details about minimizing withdrawal symptoms, and exposes the sociological, medical and economic factors which cause this widespread-yet largely unknown-problem.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B002ACBXAC
• ISBN13: 9781411692596
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A much needed book...

Some of us are still addicted to benzos. I started years ago when they were considered "safe" and non-addictive. Indeed, they are safe than, say alcohol or even SSRIs, but completely safe they are not. And non-addictive they are not. A medical facility and its minions tried to get me to agree to discontinue use of diazapam in 10 days (or less). For me, this would have been a disaster. This book and sites dedicated to benzo withdrawal make it clear that this is often not possible and will do more harm than good. Do not try to withdrawl from benzos before reading this book and doing your own research. Proper withdrawal takes a long time. Don't listen to detox "professionals" who only want to ensure you don't die while in their care. Good luck and make your own decisions concerning these strong drugs.

Any doctors or pharmaceutical companies??????

Having gone through the hell of benzo withdrawal, I could relate to every word I read in this book. However, it is hard for me to pick it up again because of the anger and rage I feel toward the scientific community, the medical community, the pharmaceutical companies and most of all the FDA. What is happening to people taking these drugs is an outrage. Most doctors don't even know how to treat the withdrawal of benzo's. I was in a very well respected in-patient facility to withdraw from these horrible drugs and came home in a lot worse shape then I was when I checked into the facility and continued like that for months. How sad is it that we can no longer trust our doctors and that we have to devise our own tapering programs and do extensive research on medications that are literally forced on us? Thank you Jack for writing this book, maybe its a step in the right direction. I would love to see a reveiw from the medical community concerning this issue and what THEY think of this book. But I'm guessing that won't happen.

Help to family members

My sister has had great difficulty in getting off the medication that her doctor prescribed for her. She tried to share with family and friends what she could about what she was experiencing. I bought this book out of desperation and have gained valuable insight into what she is going through. I can recommend this book for friends and family of people who find themselves helplessly looking on while their loved ones suffer. Leah New Jersey

Off The Bizarre BZ Roller Coaster

Jack's Benzo Book is truthful and practical. If you're riding the bizarre benzo roller coaster, you can get off by following this book. Regardless of how hopeless you feel now, there is a way out! You don't have to live with your surreal, crazy symptoms. Hold on, read the Benzo Book, and work at getting free. Jack has been a great help for a long time for many who have lived through BZ withdrawal. You can follow the advice in his book knowing that you are in good hands. Thank you, Jack. F M