Benzodiazepines: Harmful Effects, Help, Healing and Support: 3 Modules
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Description
Benzodiazepines, often referred to as “benzos,” are a class of psychoactive drugs commonly prescribed for various health conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders. While these medications can provide therapeutic benefits, they also come with a range of potential side effects and risks, including physical dependence and addiction. This three-day, 10-hour training is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the effects of benzodiazepines taken as prescribed or illicitly, and support those who may be experiencing adverse effects from them. This course will provide you with cutting edge knowledge and tools to offer help reduce harm while providing informed assistance to those suffering from the effects of benzodiazepines. By the end of this course, participants will be better prepared to offer non-judgmental assistance to individuals taking prescription benzodiazepines (as prescribed or illicit use), withdrawing/tapering from benzodiazepines, and promote overall well-being within their communities. This training program combines interactive presentations, group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to ensure that participants develop a comprehensive understanding of benzodiazepines and the ability to provide meaningful support for those affected by benzodiazepine use.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Ginger Ross, and author of Choices Recovery Trainings, has been involved with the Peer Recovery movement since 2015. A person in long-term recovery, and a survivor of a narcissistic abusive relationship and the family court system, she entered the field as an advocate to reduce the stigma and biases felt by those who struggled. After completing her BA in Psychology (2017), she founded Choices Recovery Training and has grown it into the nationally recognized and reputable training service it is today. Choices Recovery Trainings provides current, practical, relatable content for real-world application.
D.E. Foster is the founder of the support site Easing Anxiety, host of The Benzo Free Podcast, and Co-Chair of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group at the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. He is also an active member of multiple research teams and a global advocate for benzodiazepine awareness, education, and support. In 2002, D was prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) by his primary care physician, and he took the medication for 12 years without warning. His withdrawal experience was extreme and became the foundation for his book Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the reality of Withdrawal.