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Christy Huff, M.D.: The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition
Christy Huff, M.D.: The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition
Christy Huff, M.D.: The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition
Saturday 2nd April 2022
Join Dr. Christy Huff as she discusses her battle with benzodiazepine dependence and her efforts to educate doctors and patients on safer practices.
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Patients really just know their own bodies best.
Imagine being a top cardiologist and finding yourself dependent on a drug that was meant to help you. That’s the reality Dr. Christy Huff faced when she was prescribed benzodiazepines. Now, as the director of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, she’s on a mission to educate both doctors and patients about the dangers of these psychiatric drugs. In this episode of 'The Rehab', Dr.
Huff opens up about her challenging journey to become benzo-free and the critical messages she wants to share with the medical community and those who might be prescribed these drugs in the future. Dr. Huff clarifies a crucial distinction: physical dependence on benzodiazepines is not the same as addiction. Many people who become physically dependent do not exhibit the self-harming behaviors associated with addiction but still suffer from withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped.
She stresses the importance of tapering off these drugs slowly and under medical supervision to avoid severe withdrawal effects. Throughout the episode, Dr. Huff emphasizes listening to patients and treating them with compassion and respect. She discusses how the one-size-fits-all approach in addiction treatment often falls short and highlights the need for individualized care plans. Alternative therapies, like cannabis, also come under the spotlight as potential aids in managing withdrawal symptoms. Dr.
Huff’s story is not just about overcoming her own dependence; it’s about changing how the medical field views and treats benzodiazepine dependence. She talks about the ongoing work of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition in spreading awareness and educating healthcare professionals on better tapering methods and patient care. For anyone dealing with benzodiazepine dependence or looking for compassionate, informed perspectives on addiction treatment, this episode is a must-listen.