Misery of the tranquilliser addicts forced to go cold turkey by GPs.  

Article by Jo Waters form the Mail Online. 22nd March 2011

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1368666/Misery-tranquilliser-addicts-forced-cold-turkey-GPs.html

 

Article about the death of Actor Corey Haim and his addiction to Benzodiazepines

Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, orders investigation into harm caused by Tranquillisers

Daily Express - 7 February 2010

The Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, has ordered an investigation by the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs into the harmful effects of long term use of tranquillisers and benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines named as a contributing factor in Michael Jackson's death - Cardiologist may face charges

The LA Coroner has declared Michael Jackson's death a homicide, with "acute propofol intoxication" given as the actual cause, but with an unhealthy mixture of benzodiazepines ( lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium) and ephedrine) named as a contributing factor.  Please click heading above to go to the actual article.

Michael Jackson had 3 different types of benzodiazepines in his bloodstream when he died

Interview with Dr George Graf, a certified anesthesiologist, talks about drugs and benzodiazepines in the treatment of patients

Sky News web article on death of Michael Jackson

Interview with BAT's Una Corbett about a possible link with benzodiazepines.

Michael Jackson to join tragic list of accidental prescription drug deaths?

Web article listing celebrities whose deaths have been linked to prescription drugs and benzodiazepines.

 

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Bristol Community Radio - BCfm Radio

Tuesday 16th June 2009

Una Corbett Co-ordinator of BAT and Colin who is a BAT Volunteer, talk to the Radio Recovery Show, which is set up to help people get help with drug addictions and problems.  This show is about Tranquilliser addiction.

 

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BBC Radio Bristol Interview

Sunday 17th May 2009: Community Radio

Una Corbett from BAT and Dhek Bhal discuss their new partnership, which has been made possible by St Monica's Lottery Trust funding.

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The West Tonight

Friday 20th March 2009: The West Tonight TV Interview

An interview with Dave Dicks and Professor Steve Field about benzodiazepine addiction and the prescribing of benzodiazepines by GPs.

 

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BBC Radio Bristol Interview

7th February 2008: Dave Barrett Morning Show

Following the death of Heath Ledger, which was partly attributed to his use of benzodiazepines, Una & Dave were invited to appear once again on the Dave Barrett Morning Show:

 

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Kiss FM 101 Soundbites

20th March 2007 6am-9am.

News item: Young people can get addicted to prescribed drugs:

News item: Celebrities in rehab coming off benzos in 3 weeks sends the wrong message about withdrawal:

 

 

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'The West Tonight' (Local news show, ITV1 West region)

3rd November 2006 at 6pm. News item: Inadequate Services for Benzodiazepine Users.

The item addressed the need for specialised support services for benzodiazepine users: In a short interview, BAT called for doctors to work and cooperate with specialised voluntary benzodiazepine groups. Watch the video (approx 3 minutes. Requires Flash Player)

 

 

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BBC Radio Bristol Interview

27th October 2006: Dave Barrett Morning Show

Una and Dave appeared on Dave Barret's morning show. Listen to this interview again:

 

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