Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) — An Introduction

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Share this post with others: What do we call this condition so many of us have been dealing with for so long? Benzo withdrawal? Protracted Withdrawal? Persistent Benzo Withdrawal? Benzo Toxicity? Benzo Brain Injury? Or something completely different? In today’s episode of the podcast, we introduce a new term to many of you — Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND). We look at what it means, where it came from, and why we believe it’s important? We also answer a couple of questions and share a benzo story. Hope you enjoy it. Welcome to Episode #99 Hello everyone. This is a slightly different episode as you may have noticed. Today we introduce a new term for what so many of us are going through. Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction. Or BIND. We're hoping it may catch and it will be included in some upcoming research papers. We also answer a few questions from our mailbag and share a benzo story. Thanks for listening in. Video ID: BFP099 Chapters 00:00 INTRODUCTION02:24 The Overwhelm05:57 Podcast Schedule06:19 Benzo Newsletters08:53 MAILBAG08:56 More Symptoms After Last Dose?13:48 Pins and Needles Common?17:21 BENZO STORY25:18 FEATURE: What Is BIND?25:59 Definitions, Terms & Confusion30:01 Benzo Survey Publication33:14 Alliance Sponsorship35:10 The Nosology Paper37:36 Why this Term? Will it Stick?40:44 BIND vs. Withdrawal43:02 Physiological Changes44:16 Changing Terminology46:14 Doctors See WD, not BIND47:02 Progress Being Made48:16 Helping Out Helps53:20 MOMENT OF PEACE Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. BENZO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://benzoreform.org— Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC): https://benzoinfo.com SUPPORT INFO— The Ashton Manual — https://easinganxiety.com/blog/ashton-manual— BIC: “What Is Benzodiazepine Protracted Withdrawal?” — https://www.benzoinfo.com/protracted-withdrawal-syndrome MEDICAL REFERENCES— Ashton, H. (1995). Protracted withdrawal from benzodiazepines: The post-withdrawal syndrome. Psychiatric Annals, 25(3), 174-179. https://doi.org/10.3928/0048-5713-19950301-11/.— Ashton H. Protracted withdrawal syndromes from benzodiazepines. J Subst Abuse Treat. 1991;8(1-2):19-28. doi: 10.1016/0740-5472(91)90023-4. PMID: 1675688. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1675688.— Pétursson H. The benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Addiction. 1994 Nov;89(11):1455-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1994.tb03743.x. PMID: 7841856. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7841856. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE— WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE (Easing Anxiety): https://www.youtube.com/easinganxiety— YOUTUBE (Benzo Free): https://www.youtube.com/benzofree PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK— COMMENT: On this video in YouTube— COMMENT: On the blog post on our website— FEEDBACK FORM: https://www.easinganxiety.com/feedback— EMAIL: [e-mail] SUPPORT US— Make a Donation: https://www.easinganxiety.com/donate Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Feedback We'd love to hear from you! The Benzo Free Podcast is a community podcast and we need your input to help it grow and improve. You can tell us what you think in the following ways: Fill out our Feedback Form at https://www.easinganxiety.com/feedbackEmail us at feedback@easinganxiety.