Nicole Lamberson on Benzo Tapers, Dependence Vs Addiction, Physician Desensitization

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The Rehab

MHNR Network, LLC

94 episodes

3 months ago

The Rehab show is about overcoming drug addiction. The topics range from medical treatment to spiritual fellowships and psychotherapy. Other forms of therapy will be explored as well. The underlying theme is that everyone is different and we cannot apply a single method of treatment to all people and expect it to work. Listening carefully to what works and does not work for an individual, treating people with respect and understanding that behaviors caused by addiction are the result of a medical condition are important. Patients presenting for treatment of addiction should be addressed with caring, compassion and understanding.

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Nicole Lamberson on Benzo Tapers, Dependence Vs Addiction, Physician Desensitization

The Rehab

1 hour 10 minutes

1 year ago

Nicole Lamberson on Benzo Tapers, Dependence Vs Addiction, Physician Desensitization

Nicole Lamberson is a recognized advocate for safer drug dependence treatment. As a survivor of dangerous detox practices, she co-founded the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) to educate on the adverse effects of benzodiazepines. Her efforts emphasize the critical distinction between physical dependence and addiction. Nicole collaborates with the American Society of Addiction Medicine to shape deprescribing guidelines, ensuring compassionate and informed patient care.

In this episode, Nicole Lamberson of the BIC and Dr. Leeds explore the harrowing realities of addiction treatment and drug dependency, and the dangers of going to detox or rehab with a benzodiazepine dependency.

They share personal insights and expert knowledge on the need for a reformed approach to managing medication tapering and addiction treatment.

Discover the crucial differences between physical dependence and addiction, and why they matter.
Learn about the potential dangers of rapid detoxification and the importance of gradual tapering with substances like buprenorphine.
Explore alternative methods for tapering, including the use of compounded medications and home techniques for dose reduction.
Hear about the influences of the pharmaceutical industry on prescription practices and the risks associated with psychiatric medications.
Find out how universal healthcare regulations in other countries could influence better prescribing rules compared to the U.S. system.

Visit https://www.benzoinfo.com/ to learn more about Nicole Lamberson's work.

And please visit our websites for more information, https://drleeds.com, https://benzodoc.com, and our podcast website, https://therehab.com.