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Antianxiety Agents Additional Resources



Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawal
A treatment, support, and recovery resource. Site includes articles, personal stories, and links.
http://www.benzodiazepine.org/

Benzodiazepine Toxicity
Facts and figures on benzodiazepine overdose, toxicity, and antagonism. Article by Robin Mantooth, MD.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic58.htm

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome
A personal story about Valium and the rebound effects upon discontinuation of benzodiadepines. Site also includes symptom lists and contact information.
http://www.stormloader.com/bettyf/index.html

Is Valium a Real Addiction?
A short article on the issues surrounding Valium and benzodiazepine use and addiction. Offers a FAQ section and new questions.
http://www.peele.net/faq/valium.html

The Anxiety Community - Medication
A collection of articles and forums on anti-anxiety medications, arranged by drug name. Includes the year that specific brand names were approved by the US FDA, a glossary, and directory.
http://anxietyhelp.org/treatment/medication/

RemedyFind: Patient Ratings of Ativan
Consumers vote on several categories regarding the effectiveness of this medicine for anxiety and insomnia. Also contains a message board for comments and experience stories.
http://remedyfind.com/rm-357-Ativan.asp

Infolink: Ativan
A list of frequently asked questions regarding this anxiety medicine, including answers provided by medical doctors.
http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqativa.htm

Philadelphia Inquirer: Panic Attacks and How They Can Be Prevented
Article on medications for panic attacks and background information on the disorder.
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/health/4839795.htm

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support
Support forum and information for those wishing to safely withdraw from this class of tranquilizers.
http://benzosupport.conforums.com/