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Conversation with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Benzo Free 139

Conversation with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Benzo Free 139

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 Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist who has worked at the FDA, numerous pharmaceutical companies, and now operates a virtual taper clinic helping indivdiuals deal with adverse reactions to psychiatric drugs. Our conversation addresses psychiatric drug issues, benzos, antidepressants, tapering, finding hope, dietary interventions, protracted withdrawal (BIND), ASAM Guidelines, and so much more. This is one you don't want to miss!CHAPTERS0:00:00 Introduction0:00:53 Bio for Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring0:02:27 A studio under construction0:02:58 Where are you located?0:03:54 Chatting about Dr. Ritvo0:05:46 When did you start TaperClinic?0:07:07 What medications did you work on?0:08:10 What got you interested in psychiatric drug issues?0:10:45 Insights on the FDA and Big Pharma?0:15:58 Any interest/money in researching protracted conditions?0:17:37 Adverse Condition Reporting in the FDA0:18:39 Antidepressants and the PSSD petition0:20:00 Frustration with the pace of change0:20:56 Coming changes with politics and the FDA0:21:25 Which drugs are you working with?0:22:08 How do you support someone on multiple psych meds?0:24:05 Dietary interventions / Obesity0:25:57 Deprescribing from multiple meds0:28:15 Deprescribing is about feeling better0:31:49 Duration and Dosage / Doctor Warnings0:32:08 What lead you to start TaperClinic?0:34:20 Protracted benzo withdrawal / BIND0:35:58 ASAM Deprescribing Guidelines0:37:00 Prescribing awareness without deprescribing guidance0:41:54 Eliminating the 2 week benzo detox0:43:52 Have you seen different symptoms from different drugs?0:45:31 Catastrophic fear state of protracted benzo w/d0:46:53 Finding Hope / Functional Medicine0:52:09 Is it the benzos? / Getting tested0:53:38 Hypersensitivity in BIND0:55:31 What services do you provide at TaperClinic?0:57:03 YouTube Channel (@DrJosef) / Dr. Josef on X0:58:58 Answering "Will I Heal Completely?"1:01:38 Job opening with Dr. Josef1:02:26 uneven.life / A place to give back1:03:30 Wrapping things upREFERENCESAbout Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring— https://taperclinic.com/dr-josef-witt-doerring/American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM)— https://www.asam.org/BIND Information— https://easinganxiety.com/BINDFDA Boxed Warning on Benzodiazepines (2020)— https://www.fda.gov/drugs/fda-drug-safety-podcasts/fda-requiring-boxed-warning-updated-improve-safe-use-benzodiazepine-drug-classhttps://www.fda.gov/drugs/fda-drug-safety-podcasts/fda-requiring-boxed-warning-updated-improve-safe-use-benzodiazepine-drug-classTaperClinic— https://taperclinic.com— Step into life, step off medicationsRECODING INFO— RECORDED: Thursday, November 14, 2024— LOCATION: ColoradoPODCAST SITELINKS— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com/benzofree— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganxPODCAST SUMMARYThis podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax.PODCAST DISCLAIMERThe Benzo Free podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.SUICIDE PREVENTIONIf you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.PODCAST MUSICAll music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)Benzo Free Theme Music— TITLE: Walk in the Park— ARTIST: Neil CrossPODCAST PRODUCTIONThe Benzo Free Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).
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