I am posting my doctor's list again for those who might need it.

Please, if you have doctor's that you reccommend who understand

the Benzo Taper, send their names and information.

Lawana

Database of Benzowise Doctors

The names on this list of doctors have been supplied by patients who have
found them to be open minded and sometimes helpful to patients who are
trying to stop taking Benzos. Nothing more is to be implied concerning any
doctor's abilities or expertise.

CANADA

site. cp, ***

ENGLAND

1) Professor C Heather Ashton, Newcastle, England, cp, p,***(but

semi-retired)

2)Dr. Fletchner, Linden Centre, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford,

USA

California

1) Dr. Kenneth Lehrman in Daly City, California, gp **

2) Dr. Stephen McKenzie in Hemet California, gp, ** 909 658 3227

3) Dr. Howard Kornfeld, Mill Valley, CA (Bay Area), 415 383 2949, cp, ***

4) Dr. Elizabeth John in Santa Ana, California, p, **

5) Dr. Cyril Blaine, c * 909 672-1931

6) Dr. Robert Carvahlo, Vista del Mar Hospital, Ventura Ca p, ***

7) Dr Darryl J. Ballin M.D. a, 5353 Balboa Boulevard Suite 210, Encino, California 91316**

Phone number is 818-461-1310 (recommended to Michael by the Betty Ford Clinic)
(Michael said He is a very caring individual)

Florida

Dr. Keesal (** a),

Health Care Connection "Specializing in the

Treatment of Addictions and Related Disorders"

825 Linebaugh Ave.

Tampa, FL 33612

813-931-5560

I give Dr. Keesal ** instead of *** ONLY because he is wont to offer

AD's and other meds to help cope with the withdrawal... alot... otherwise,

as far as the withdrawal process, he is extremely knowledgeable.

Michigan

1) Dr. Brian McCorroll DO Romeo, Mi 810 752-2861 ***

Medical School Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery

Graduation Year 1979

Languages

Specialties General Practice Addiction Medicine

New Hampshire

1) Dr. Drummond (author of Benzo Blues)

New York

1) Dr. John Shenkle, Plattsburgh Clinton County Mental Health Services

Plattsburgh, NY 12901, 518-566-0100 , New York, p, **

2) Schachter Center for Complementary Medicine in

Suffern, NY. Dr. Schachter is a psychiatrist, into holistic medicine

845 368-4700,

website www.mbschachter.com e-mail office@m...


Ohio

1) Dr. Tom Pepper, Talbot Hall, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, a/p, **

2) Dr. Damon Whitfield, Liberty Osteopathic Clinic, Columbus, Ohio

(614) 792-2199
3) Dr. Daniel J. Weber, 820 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226-1221 p **

(513) 321-9902.

Nancy P. had this to say about Dr. Weber: "It is a difficult decision whether to rate him #1 or #2. I think I would go with #2 only because, although he seems to know a lot about all different benzos, how they react, etc. I don't believe he is an addiction specialist, and as many other psychiatrists, doesn't always agree with everything I tell him we talk about on this site. I can say my doctor listens well, he is gentle, kind, has never gotten angry with me all the years I refused to change drugs, he tells me what he thinks, but the decision is always mine. Now that I am withdrawing, although he suggested Klonopin a few years back, because it has a longer half-life than Xanax, and that is what is used in the US more than Valium, he was very interested in Prof. Ashton's Manual, and keeps a copy on his desk, and was extremely happy when I told him I wanted to switch to Valium. When I began the switchover, I was really afraid, especially when Prof. Ashton's manual didn't work out exactly like it was supposed to for me. He told me everyone was different. I drop 1 mg. Valium about every 2 weeks. He said that was a little slow, but he wanted me to be comfortable with the withdrawal.

During the switchover, and even now, he always reminds me that I can call him anytime if I am running into difficulty and I have talked to him several times during and after the immediate switchover. He always reminds me he is there for me. He doesn't charge me extra when I have to make a frightening call to him, (but I don't take advantage either). I am not the least bit afraid of him, because he lets me say what I want, tells me what he thinks, but lets me be in control of my withdrawal. I could not handle a doctor like a few I went to years ago, who would prescribe a lot of medicines and get "angry" with you when they made you sick or you chose not to take them. He let's me know his feelings when we talk, but always lets me make my own decisions."

Texas

1) Dr. Rahn Bailey, 2116 Bissonnet, Houston TX, 713-942-7227,

fp, ***

2) Center For Health Services is Dr.Thomas Matthews. Address...

(Main Office)

3031 IH 10 West. San Antonio ,Texas 78201 Or 130 Story Lane. **

3) Alyce Morton, Nurse Practioner, 4400 S. Washington St. Amarillo, TX

(806) 355-5614 (Debra submitted her name and had this to say about her: "She
is inexperienced but very open and willing to help. I have given her a copy of Dr. Ashton's manual
and a copy of Dr. Breggin's book "Your Drug May be Your Problem..." and I know she is now
helping 2 other ladies in her office. I basically told her what I wanted and how much of what
doses I wanted and she was very cooperative. Rate her ***, just learning, but more than willing to
help. "

Virginia

Dr. Mario H. Gomez, Richmond Virginia , p, ***

(submitted by donnalue52@y...) very knowledgeble in addiction medicine,

supportive and willing to work with you in any way he can. He not only

offers his expertise but (amazingly) will devote extra time in unscheduled

appointments and phone calls at any time. He is willing to discuss and prescribe

additional medications to help with the withdrawal and will not rush you into

anything or prescribe anything you do not want. At the same time, he will not

just prescribe anything you ask for unless he feels it has some merit in your

particular situation. He is a rare find indeed.

Washington D.C.

Dr. Marta Schnider, gp (submitted by Farmand@c...)

Dr Carole Sovall, p (submitted by Farmand@c...)

The names on this list of doctors have been supplied by patients who

have found them to be open minded and sometimes helpful to patients who are

trying to stop taking Benzos. Nothing more is to be implied concerning any

doctor's abilities or expertise.

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