Nicole Lamberson: Surviving Benzodiazepine Protracted Withdrawal Long-term

In June 2023, I spoke with Nicole Lamberson, who survived a cold turkey stop from several psychiatric medications and has lived with protracted withdrawal for years. She now works with the documentary Medicating Normal and advocates for people injured by prescribed medications.

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Medicating Normal, The Movie: Why Are Psych Meds Prescribed So Frequently?

In March 2022, I spoke with Lynn Cunningham and Nicole Lamberson of the documentary Medicating Normal, a film about the overprescribing of psychiatric drugs and the harm that can come from taking them, in particular over the long term.

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