Welcome to the Transform Mind Podcast with Dr. O. In today's episode, we delve into the joint clinical practice guidelines for benzodiazepine tapering released in June 2025.

Dr. O breaks down the essential principles, patient-centered approaches, and key recommendations to ensure safe and effective benzodiazepine tapers. Learn why slow and supported tapering, shared decision making, and harm reduction are critical for patient safety. We also discuss special populations, psychosocial interventions, and practical case studies.

Stay tuned to explore this vital topic in psychiatric and addiction care.

00:00 Welcome to Transform Mind Podcast

01:22 Introduction to Today's Topic: Benzo Use Tapering Guidelines

01:51 Overview of the Joint Clinical Practice Guideline

03:37 Key Recommendations and Classifications

05:03 Guiding Principles for Implementation

08:01 Detailed Tapering Strategies

13:52 Special Populations and Considerations

16:50 Case Study: Applying the Guidelines

19:34 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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