[Ms...] Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 In 2020, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition announced a call to action seeking patients harmed by benzodiazepines for a documentary. Many brave patients responded with their experiences, and we passed these responses along to the producers. We're so excited to announce that this project is complete, and "Take Your Pills: Xanax" begins airing on November 30th on Netflix! Emmy winner Blair Foster directs this thought-provoking chapter in the "Take Your Pills" series. The film's cover image features John, a member of the benzo-harmed community. Beyond helping find subjects and providing information about harm, we did not participate in the production. Due to Netflix's security and intellectual property policies, BIC, and the film's subjects, were not allowed a preview of the final product, so we'll all watch it together for the first time. Please tune in and let us know on social media what you think. https://www.netflix.com/title/81251342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[as...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 WOW!!!!!! Great news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Be...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I don't get Netflix, but let us know the film is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I've got it marked on my calendar, thanks MsAtomicBomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Dr...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Yeah, but on the extreme side of that, you have media praising it in Hollywood... Especially Xanax. These pills have their place in something like Status Epilepsy...where Valium and klonopin or Ativan can save lives. Or perhaps, a mother that lost her daughter or son that needs a rest. A person could even take them sporadically and be fine: a few a month. It's just when they're prescribed for everyday use to treat some neurosis or anxiety disorder is the problem. 💗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Dr...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Yeah, but on the extreme side of that, you have media praising it in Hollywood... Especially Xanax. These pills have their place in something like Status Epilepsy...where Valium and klonopin or Ativan can save lives. Or perhaps, a mother that lost her daughter or son that needs a rest. A person could even take them sporadically and be fine: a few a month. It's just when they're prescribed for everyday use to treat some neurosis or anxiety disorder is the problem. 💗 And some ppl actually do get addicted to them; I'll admit I was addicted to them. Not only benzos but opiods as well. SOOOoooo glad I'm done with them. It was no life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Co...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I don't get Netflix, but let us know the film is. Netflix do offer trials, but you can cancel at any stage (or switch price plans). So, if you like the reviews, maybe signing up for a month is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Li...] Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thank you for the heads-up, MsAtomicBomb. We appreciate your/BIC’s continued efforts to raise awareness about the harms of benzodiazepine use. I watched the trailer — it includes a clip featuring Anna Lembke, MD plus it looks like John (the individual featured in the film’s cover image) has had to resort to some serious ‘kitchen chemistry’ to taper Xanax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ms...] Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thank you for the heads-up, MsAtomicBomb. We appreciate your/BIC’s continued efforts to raise awareness about the harms of benzodiazepine use. I watched the trailer — it includes a clip featuring Anna Lembke, MD plus it looks like John (the individual featured in the film’s cover image) has had to resort to some serious ‘kitchen chemistry’ to taper Xanax. Yes! He's still tapering AFAIK. I know he will do a great job representing our cause. I don't get Netflix, but let us know the film is. Netflix do offer trials, but you can cancel at any stage (or switch price plans). So, if you like the reviews, maybe signing up for a month is an option. Netflix added a new tier November 1 to $6.99 with ads. I know the $6.99 doesn't have as many shows, so hopefully this one is included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ms...] Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Yeah, but on the extreme side of that, you have media praising it in Hollywood... Especially Xanax. These pills have their place in something like Status Epilepsy...where Valium and klonopin or Ativan can save lives. Or perhaps, a mother that lost her daughter or son that needs a rest. A person could even take them sporadically and be fine: a few a month. It's just when they're prescribed for everyday use to treat some neurosis or anxiety disorder is the problem. 💗 The assistant director told me there would be several views about Xanax in the film, including success stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ja...] Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Thank you for this info, got it on my calendar too. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[La...] Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 This is awesome! More light shed on this is much needed. November 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ju...] Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I'm curious though, if benzo buddies has a policy about not giving out personal information, then how are these people able to make documentaries with their names and arrangements made, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Co...] Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I'm curious though, if benzo buddies has a policy about not giving out personal information, then how are these people able to make documentaries with their names and arrangements made, etc? I assume contact was made away from BB because I am unaware of an approach made to BB by the documentary makers. There are several outside organisations (two in particular), Facebook groups, and probably other avenues too where they might make contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ju...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Oh ok, I've never looked into other groups. I've been in my own delusional world for the last three and a half years and the only place I check in from time to time is benzo buddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Co...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Oh ok, I've never looked into other groups. I've been in my own delusional world for the last three and a half years and the only place I check in from time to time is benzo buddies. Well, when it comes to independent forum support groups, there really is only BB (in English, at least). But there are other places where contact might be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Vi...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I just finished watching the documentary, which was excellent and hopefully via it's message it will spare a lot of people from the suffering benzos often bring. Great to see the word getting out. As someone who often can't function during my taper, I wish there was more emphasis on the intensity of symptoms and potential for long-term extreme misery. There were some mentions of just how bad things can get, but they were presented "softly", if that makes sense. I will be sharing this with as many people as possible. The truth shall set you free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ro...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I watched the documentary and appreciated the nod to Heather Ashton and her manual. I wish they had spent more time on the withdrawal aspect, such as explaining the four phases and various methods of tapering. Overall, it was just okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ze...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Sounding like it’s positive and negative. Hope the cancel culture picks up I. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ze...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Of course it’s part social justice documentary. 4 minutes of withdrawl. Young 20 year old girl praising her xanax. Typical bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ze...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I thought someone would tell our story!!! Might as well as been a commercial for Xanax. Should have named it take less Xanax but still take xanax. I’m fucking mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mu...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Did you catch her name? She will be on the board in a few yrs. Music60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ti...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Totally disappointing. It was like an infomercial for Xanax. And they kept saying addiction, hardly a word about dependence and taking as prescribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ti...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Did you catch her name? She will be on the board in a few yrs. Music60 That’s exactly what I thought when I was watching it. Poor girl has no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ze...] Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Maria shiver made this documentary so y’all can do your own research with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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