Recommended Books
The Ashton Manual
The 2007 updated Version of the Ashton Manual.
This manual contains important new information to patients and doctors about the
need for patients to control their own taper.
It contains detailed suggestions on how to withdraw after long-term use as well as individual tapering schedules for different benzodiazepines.
Withdrawal symptoms, acute and protracted, are described along with an explanation of why they may occur and how to cope with them.
Free download of the Table of Contents available.
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The Accidental Addict
"The Accidental Addict will be a great resource
sitting beside a person who suspects that they may be being made ill by the
tranquilizers or sleeping pills that they have been taking. This is a "must
have" book for anyone considering coming off their sleeping pills or
tranquilizers or in the process of coming off." Ross, United Kingdom
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"This book confirms the very real dangers of obtaining temporary relief through benzodiazepines use only to experience addiction and horrendous withdrawal symptoms downstream. The case histories experienced will be revealing for some and encouraging for others." Dr J.G. McConnell BSc, MD, FRCP
"The Accidental Addict by Di Porritt and Di Russell provides an up close and personal account of the effect of addiction to benzodiazepines. Their book is based on hundreds of in-depth conversations with benzo sufferers just like you."
"Benzo Junkie: More Than a Case History" was written in 1993 by Beatrice Faust. The subtitle, "How Doctors and Drug Companies Get Us Hooked" is the primary theme of this book. Ms. Faust told the truth about the less than truthful history of the pharmaceutical companies about the same time Dr. Peter Breggin wrote his book, "Toxic Psychiatry." Both of these books should have shocked the world with what had been, and continues to be, the crimes committed by the pharmaceutical industry, but unfortunately, money and politics talk.
Because this book so completely covers the shocking truth about pharmaceutical companies, and does the most superb job of it I have ever seen; I hate to say Ms. Faust's struggle with benzodiazepine withdrawal is the best part of the book, but it is certainly one of the best parts. Faust is a rare individual, upfront as a person can be, refreshingly unique, and shockingly truthful. The only problem with this book is that it covers so many topics so well that no one review can begin to cover it well enough.
But if you want to know how your doctor managed to get you hooked on benzodiazepines, you will know the truth after reading this book. At first, you will be angry. Then, you will be thankful because someone has finally told the truth about what it happening to you.”
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Alive and Kicking
"Alive and Kicking - the true benzo story of Peter Ritson, the co-founder and ex-chairman of CITA (Council for Involuntary Tranquilliser Addiction). Discover the secrets of one man's journery from benzo withdrawal. This is a must read for anyone planning to withdraw from benzos."
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Beyond The Barrier
"Felicity's
Story is one of incredible survival. It is a true story about the tremendous
bravery of a woman as she journeys from sanity to the agonising depths of
depression, caused by inappropriate over prescription of medication. Her fight
to regain her sanity is one of amazing tenacity, demonstrating the power of the
human will to over come. This book is an essential read for any discerning user
of the mental health care services." Karen Els (BScHons:MA Clin Psych South
Africa)
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The Judas Window
"The Judas Window is a story about the devastating consequences of
prescription drug abuse - a story of enormous significance to the thousands of
people everywhere who have been drawn into a descending cycle of drugs,
depression and ruin, and to the many more thousands who have suffered in
observing that descent. The Judas Window will also speak
volumes to anyone concerned about the frightening power of the prescription drug
industry, an industry that effectively manipulates both doctors and patients in
pursuing its billion dollar gains."
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Life Without Tranquillisers
Life
Without Tranquillisers by Vernon Coleman
Valium,
Librium, Mogadon: These are just some of the brand names of drugs in
the benzodiazepine group which today pose a horrifying addiction problem for
many ordinary people.
Although they are widely prescribed by doctors, these drugs are not only highly
addictive, but they can cause brain damage, mental confusion and anxiety itself
- which is the very symptoms for which the drugs are most commonly
prescribed.
Life Without Tranquillisers gives you the harsh facts
about the dangers of these "happy pills" and being hooked on them. There are
wise guidelines on how to relax and how to overcome the stresses of modern life
without turing to pills for help.
Most important of all, Dr. Coleman clearly explains exactly what action you
should take so you can safely cut down on and then stop your drug intake.
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Prisoner on Prescription
"This is my story. I hope that by reading it other long-term tranquilliser users will be helped to understand their problems and be encouraged that there really is a light at the end of the tunnel."
Heather Jones
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Back to Life
Back to Life: The Great Escape from Tranquillizer Addiction, SSRIs and Sleeping
"Z-Drug" Pills By Pam Armstrong
How and why tranquillisers harm your health and what you need to know? (Page 12)
Learn the C.I.T.A. Withdrawal Method (Page 21)
How to win the war of withdrawal symptoms (Page 25)
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Tranquilizers and Antidepressants
'Shirley Trickett's book on coming off tranquilzers and antidepressants is literally a 'life saver.' It is the one book
which helps people cope with drug withdrawal by explanations and sensible
advice. I trusted it and feel I would not have come through without it. It
helped me to live again.'
Sylvia Flynn, Newcastle, UK
'I felt you were speaking directly to me in your tranquilizer book. I was so tired of being told I was suffering from 'executive stress' or even once, that it was my age! I was only forty seven at the time. Thank you.'
Anthony, London
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Dr. Peart's
Sample Tapering
Schedules & Crossover Notes