Your Path to Benzo Independence

Basics of Tapering

  • We base all tapering off the time-honored and scientifically sound approach of the Ashton Manual. Our team has extensive experience with tapering techniques include dry tapers, liquid tapers, and micro tapers. By considering your particular medication, dose, and duration of use, along with individual health factors, we can select the right approach for your taper journey.

  • With years of experience, we have developed a deep understanding of the common pitfalls that occur during tapers. Some examples include tapering too fast, dosing the wrong number of times a day, or taking the wrong type of additional medication (e.g. certain antibiotics) during a taper. Through careful monitoring, we steer patients away from these pitfalls to ensure a smoother journey while tapering.

  • Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can present a wide variety of symptoms that are easily misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Far too often, these symptoms are dismissed or mistreated. Our expert team is highly experienced in recognizing and effectively managing these symptoms.

Additional Expertise

  • Although we can always use your local pharmacy, we often partner with specialty pharmacies when tapers require It. We are well versed in working with pharmacists to obtain or compound specialty formulations of benzos as needed to aid you in your taper.

  • Patients often have questions about medications and supplements they’re currently taking or ones they could be taking. We are well-versed in advising on the appropriate use of supplements and concurrent medications during the tapering process. We can assess the potential benefits or risks, consider potential drug interactions, and advise you on the best strategy to support your health throughout this journey.

  • We provide individualized lifestyle recommendations based on each patient's unique needs and circumstances. These may include nutritional strategies, specific physical activities, and sleep practices. We believe that the successful management of benzodiazepine withdrawal involves taking care of the whole person.