https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02...overing-from--tranquiliser-addiction/11947500
"Bestselling Canadian author and academic Jordan Peterson is undergoing rehabilitation from an addiction to the tranquiliser drug benzodiazepine, his family has said.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Mr Peterson's daughter Mikhaila said he has been suffering from a physical dependency on the drug for eight months, which he was prescribed for anxiety.
"He has been in unbearable discomfort from this drug made worse when trying to remove it, because of the additional withdrawal symptoms stemming from physical dependence," his daughter said.
Ms Peterson, who herself gives talks on self-help topics, said her father was suffering from an "endless, irresistible restlessness bordering on panic and an inability to sit still. The reaction made him suicidal.".
More information on this from New York Post.
https://nypost.com/2020/02/08/jordan-peterson-recovering-from-tranquilizer-addiction-in-russia/
"Peterson sought alternative treatments in Russia after being repeatedly misdiagnosed in North American hospitals, including a clinic in New York, Mikhaila Peterson said in a video script she shared with Canada's National Post newspaper.
In the past, Peterson said he was able to beat back depression with the meat-heavy diet his daughter encouraged him to adopt. Cutting out greens altogether improved both his mental and physical health, he said in a 2018 interview.
"The Twelve Rules of Life" author has been released from the hospital and is taking anti-seizure medication, his daughter said. Although he has trouble walking and typing on his own, he is "on the mend," she said."
From what I understand, he went to Russia to seek therapy that is deemed unsafe by North American medical standards. He could not tolerate the withdrawal symptoms that come from quitting benzos. Quitting Benzos "cold turkey" is extremely dangerous due to seizures and permanent brain damage. He opted for medically induced coma in Russia to avoid the symptoms of withdrawal. Both the coma and the seizures from quitting cold in Russia have damaged his brain.
Update: Here is the video of his daughter talking about the situation. This is the source for the websites reporting this news. Spare yourselves and do not read the comments.
"Bestselling Canadian author and academic Jordan Peterson is undergoing rehabilitation from an addiction to the tranquiliser drug benzodiazepine, his family has said.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Mr Peterson's daughter Mikhaila said he has been suffering from a physical dependency on the drug for eight months, which he was prescribed for anxiety.
"He has been in unbearable discomfort from this drug made worse when trying to remove it, because of the additional withdrawal symptoms stemming from physical dependence," his daughter said.
Ms Peterson, who herself gives talks on self-help topics, said her father was suffering from an "endless, irresistible restlessness bordering on panic and an inability to sit still. The reaction made him suicidal.".
More information on this from New York Post.
https://nypost.com/2020/02/08/jordan-peterson-recovering-from-tranquilizer-addiction-in-russia/
"Peterson sought alternative treatments in Russia after being repeatedly misdiagnosed in North American hospitals, including a clinic in New York, Mikhaila Peterson said in a video script she shared with Canada's National Post newspaper.
In the past, Peterson said he was able to beat back depression with the meat-heavy diet his daughter encouraged him to adopt. Cutting out greens altogether improved both his mental and physical health, he said in a 2018 interview.
"The Twelve Rules of Life" author has been released from the hospital and is taking anti-seizure medication, his daughter said. Although he has trouble walking and typing on his own, he is "on the mend," she said."
From what I understand, he went to Russia to seek therapy that is deemed unsafe by North American medical standards. He could not tolerate the withdrawal symptoms that come from quitting benzos. Quitting Benzos "cold turkey" is extremely dangerous due to seizures and permanent brain damage. He opted for medically induced coma in Russia to avoid the symptoms of withdrawal. Both the coma and the seizures from quitting cold in Russia have damaged his brain.
Update: Here is the video of his daughter talking about the situation. This is the source for the websites reporting this news. Spare yourselves and do not read the comments.
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