Posted by Alan on July 31, 2001, at 20:13:19
In reply to Re: misunderstandings about benzodiazepines » Daveman, posted by Elizabeth on July 31, 2001, at 18:27:24
> > As his "name" indicates, "Benzobuster" is one of those who oppose all but the most short-term uses of benzos. All of the websites he "points" to are part of the anti-benzo movement. Of course, he has every right to his opinion, I just think its a waste of time to try to persuade him otherwise:)
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> Yup, I can tell whether someone is interested in a balanced point of view or not, and Benzobuster is pretty obviously a person with an agenda. I just figured it would be nice to offer a counterpoint to BB's opinions -- not for him so much as for anyone else who might be reading.
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> -elizabeth
========================================Any guesses or insights as to how this movement got started and keeps going - and is based in the UK? Does it have to do with the "addictiveness" issue in general, the drug war on narcotics or just anything associated with "addiction" and all of the misunderstandings and stigma that you posted about?
Or is it additionally related to something else? The prospect of being on a med for a chronic condition for a long period, thinking they'll end up an addict?Why isn't there an eqivalently strident anti-ssri movement - an anti-anticonvulsant movement? They have a discontinuation syndrome associated with them. I find the anti-benzo zealotry and scare tactics particularly disturbing and puzzling (it actually had me fooled for a long time) in view of the many that are suffering needlessly while going under or untreated with the very drug that will help relieve their suffering.....
Looking forward to your insights.
Best,
Alan
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