Author of the recently released and RACGP endorsed Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, Dr Mark Horowitz, kindly stopped by Reconnexion during his short stint in Australia. We got to talk with him in-depth about the MDG and its implications for our clients. It was also great to see GPs, Pharmacists and Psychiatrists show a keen interest in how to safely deprescribe psychotropic medications such as Benzodiazepines and Antidepressants.
The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines
Only four weeks remain to access free sleep treatment through our Better Sleep Program. Recently Dr Erin Oldenhof and A/Prof Petra Staiger spoke about the impacts of insomnia and how the Better Sleep Program can help, click here to listen and hear about some of the exciting findings from Deakin's evaluation of the program.
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Benzo Stories is a compelling series that delves into one of the most misunderstood medications, benzodiazepines. Listen as Host Natalie Corrigan speaks to experts and individuals about their experience of benzodiazepine dependence and its devastating impacts. The series also offers education and strategies to take your life back from this drug. Recovery is just around the corner. In our most recent episode Simone shares her journey and struggles with insomnia.
Listen on SpotifyWe provide counselling and support for people dependent on tranquillisers (benzodiazepines) while raising awareness of the risk of dependency associated with long term prescribing of benzodiazepines.
I want to begin by saying that this IS a recovery story, and for all of you out there who are still suffering to varying degrees, please don’t give up.
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Sarah, the mother of two young children, was originally prescribed a benzodiazepine after the death of her child. After some months, she found herself gradually increasing the dose in an attempt to manage escalating symptoms of anxiety.
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In 1994 I was prescribed benzodiazepines (Diazepam and Temazepam) by a psychiatrist who was helping me work through some hideous childhood sexual abuse experiences.
Read moreReconnexion have published a useful guide, 'the Benzodiazepine Toolkit' as a resource for our clients. Feel free to download the Toolkit or explore our helpful information about anxiety, depression, Benzodiazepines (Sleeping Pills & Tranquillisers), insomnia and more...
Download The Benzodiazepine ToolkitExplore fact sheetsThe telephone support line operates from Monday to Friday 9:00 -5:00 and our trained volunteers are available to provide information and support for any callers.
Learn moreOur support line service would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. Are you interested in volunteering? Find out more >
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