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
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
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.
Interview with Dr George Graf, a certified anesthesiologist, talks about drugs and benzodiazepines in the treatment of patients
Interview with BAT's Una Corbett about a possible link with benzodiazepines.
Web article listing celebrities whose deaths have been linked to prescription drugs and benzodiazepines.
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.
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.
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: