About this service
Our Benzo Toolkit is a clinical guide for healthcare providers and consumers wanting to learn more about benzodiazepines and how to withdraw from them safely. It includes a range of tools that healthcare providers will find helpful to navigate the process with their patients.
This service may help:
- Learn about benzodiazepines and why they are difficult to stop
- Understand the process for safely tapering benzodiazepines
- Access clinical tools to assess and manage the withdrawal process
Service for
Carers (family, friends, professional carers)
Health Care Professionals (clinicians and non-clinicians)
Anyone in need
Cost
Free
Age group
18 years and over
Availability
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Duration
1 day or One-off service
Engagement
Delivered by a mental health professional, Delivered by a registered counsellor, Self-guided, Self-guided with some professional support
Therapy framework
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Guidelines
An evaluation of Reconnexion’s program showed 88% of clients exiting service either ceased or reduced their benzodiazepine use and experienced significant reductions in psychological distress.
Research Papers