Reconnexion (formerly TRANX) is a not for profit organisation that provides counselling and support for people dependent on tranquillisers (benzodiazepines) and to raise awareness of the risk of dependency associated with long term prescribing of benzodiazepines. The benzodiazepine program actively promotes understanding and awareness of the complications associated with long term use of benzodiazepines to the medical profession, government and in the community. Reconnexion is the only organisation in Australia providing expertise specifically in benzodiazepine use and dependency
Reconnexion collaborated with Federation University to develop an online self-guided benzodiazepine tapering program called BDZ Digital Health. Early evidence shows BDZ Digital Health is just as effective at supporting individuals to safely cease their benzodiazepine or z-drug as face-to-face interventions (like Reconnexion’s benzo counselling program) making it a great alternative for individuals who cannot access our program or who want to do a self-guided taper.
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Australia
Recconnexion's experienced counsellors work with you and your GP to design a gradual reduction that suits your needs. Your counsellor will meet regularly with you to work on managing any withdrawal symptoms you may experience, as well as supporting you to overcome issues that emerge as you reduce your benzos such as anxiety, insomnia and depression. Before you begin counselling, you will be stepped through the intake process over the phone. Your first counselling appointment(s) will focus on assessment to ensure you remain very much in control of the process. Most clients then have regular weekly or fortnightly appointments. The length of treatment required varies from person to person – for some people it is relatively quick and straightforward but for others it may take many months.
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Australia
A Benzodiazepine Guided Support Group is a facilitated group for people recovering from benzodiazepine withdrawal. Whilst receiving support, you also give help and hope to others through sharing the challenges and the successes you have experienced in withdrawal.
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Australia
Reconnexxion's experienced benzodiazepine counsellors can provide free secondary consultations by phone to health professionals working with a patient or client who has issues with benzodiazepine use or withdrawal.
Country
Australia
Organisation
Address: 1939 Malvern Road Malvern East VIC 3145
Country: Australia
Email: info@reconnexion.org.au
