Episode 62: Getting off Benzodiazepines

Ayurveda & Spirituality with Alakananda Ma · Aug 14, 2025

Once presented as near-miraculous tranquilizers that were completely non-habituating and free of side effects, benzodiazepines have become a tenacious burden for many, who stuggle to do well on or off these medications.

Now, new guidance has been released for getting off benzodiazepines.

Let’s take a look at what benzodiazepines are, why you should get off them, what the related ‘z-drugs’ are, why getting off benzodiazepines can be difficult and dangerous, and what the most important tips and hacks are to get your life back after using this prescription.

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