Are you−−or is someone you care about−−taking tranquilizers or sleeping pills? You could be at risk of addiction without even knowing it. "Benzos" are the most commonly prescribed tranquilizers and sleeping pills, in use by millions of people. Doctors prescribe these drugs routinely without ever warning patients that regular use may cause a dangerous dependency. For many people, benzos are much harder to quit than heroin, cocaine, crack and other illegal substances, even though taken under a physician's supervision. Withdrawal from benzodiazepine may last for months, even years. Get the facts about the drugs in your medicine cabinet−−facts the pharmaceutical companies, and even the FDA, don't want you to know.

THE BENZO BOOK, by Jack Hobson-Dupont, is published by Essex Press. It recounts the author's experience as an unwitting addict, with full details about minimizing withdrawal symptoms, and exposes the sociological, medical and economic factors which cause this widespread−−yet largely unknown−−problem. The 6" x 9" trade paperback is 260 pages, and includes illustrations and tables. It is available by clicking on any of these links:

Welcome to the online support website for THE BENZO BOOK.

Here you'll find downloadable excerpts from the book, including tapering schedules and tables, as well as links to benzo information on the internet. Click on the buttons to the left to navigate through the website. Be sure to click on the guest book button, and share your comments!

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