Hi there!
Been a while...
I haven't used this blog nearly as much as I thought I would. I might start a different blog in which to vent about personal problems, but I do think this blog has its place to educate! So, without further ado, a good bill:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2AsWFxS5SQ&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
This Massachusetts bill would require that people in MA receive informed consent about the dangers of benzodiazepines and "Z" drugs (sleeping pills). The bill would also require that anyone CHOOSING to go off of these drugs (no more mandatory cold turkeys!) be given a safe, reasonable taper plan. The taper schedule has some worried that maybe what will be interpreted as "safe" will still be too fast, but I think even the possible awareness of withdrawal syndrome is really positive.
And speaking of awareness... a new independent documentary sharing the stories of people coming off tranquilizers such as benzos and sleeping pills is in the works. Check it: http://www.asprescribedfilm.com/
This bill and documentary both show promise that even in our increasingly prescription drug saturated society, real change is possible.
Love and wellness,
A
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