# Everything They Told You About Benzos Is Wrong

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Podcast: [Side Effects with Dr. Josef](https://stenobird.com/podcast/side-effects-with-dr-josef-6454703)
Published: 2025-09-24T07:32:05+00:00
Episode link: https://taperclinic.podbean.com/e/everything-they-told-you-about-benzos-is-wrong/
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## Resource

John and Dee Foster were severely harmed by benzodiazepines—yet instead of staying silent, they spent years fighting for change. Their persistence paid off: the new ASAM benzodiazepine deprescribing guidelines now formally acknowledge physical dependence, protracted withdrawal, the need for slow, patient-led tapers that can take months to years, the importance of shared decision-making, and the role of peer and non-drug supports. John and Dee share what they won for patients, and why these guidelines could mark a turning point in holding the medical system accountable.

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