Laying the Foundation: A Basic Understanding of Benzos: Module 1
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain three similarities and three differences between SUD and Physical Dependence.
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List at least two adverse life effects experienced by a person with Benzodiazepine-induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND).
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Identify at least two adverse effects of withdrawal from Benzodiazepine.
Description
In this module, participants will gain an understanding of benzodiazepines, including their common names and medical uses. Distinguish between physical dependence and addiction and recognize associated signs and symptoms. We will navigate short and long-term effects, including Benzodiazepine-induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) laying the foundation to provide appropriate support.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Ginger Ross, and author of Choices Recovery Trainings, has been involved with the Peer Recovery movement since 2015. A person in long-term recovery, and a survivor of a narcissistic abusive relationship and the family court system, she entered the field as an advocate to reduce the stigma and biases felt by those who struggled. After completing her BA in Psychology (2017), she founded Choices Recovery Training and has grown it into the nationally recognized and reputable training service it is today. Choices Recovery Trainings provides current, practical, relatable content for real-world application.
D.E. Foster is the founder of the support site Easing Anxiety, host of The Benzo Free Podcast, and Co-Chair of the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group at the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. He is also an active member of multiple research teams and a global advocate for benzodiazepine awareness, education, and support. In 2002, D was prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) by his primary care physician, and he took the medication for 12 years without warning. His withdrawal experience was extreme and became the foundation for his book Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the reality of Withdrawal