Posted by Dr. Bob on February 15, 2002, at 18:01:23
In reply to Re: the anti BZD zealotry factor. « Alan, posted by Dr. Bob on February 15, 2002, at 17:53:57
[Posted by Squiggles on February 15, 2002, at 8:35:27]
> > Yvonne Day is also involved with various anti-benzodiazepine (and anti-psychiatric medication) groups such as http://www.benzo.org.uk. This doesn't invalidate anything she says (or anything on the website), but it's important to know all the facts. Although a lot of their advice may be helpful, I feel that they tend to exaggerate and rely on scare tactics.
> >
> > > There is a whole group that will help you witdraw from ambian. I have withdrawn from a benzodiazepine and your withdral is supposed to be no worse than that. IfI can do it, you ca do it also. Contact Yvonne Day in Columbus , Ohio. She will tell you how yo can withdraw.
> > > Lou
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> I worked with that group for a couple of years;
> I assisted with the FAQ authored by David Woolfe
> and helped Ray Nimmo with the symptom list and research
> on URL sites.
>
> I left because I had profound disagreement over
> the issue of reinstatement; the lack of context
> in which a person's medical condition was taken,
> and also, because I think the group is guided by
> ideological or religious goals, outside the realm
> of medical common sense.
>
> Squiggles
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