BEAT THE BENZOS* CAMPAIGN
PUTS BENZODIAZEPINES ON THE NATIONAL AGENDA
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Chairman
PHIL WOOLAS MP
Oldham East and Saddleworth
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CONFERENCE 2000
- CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT
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Up to 1 million people in the UK are
trapped on long term benzodiazepine
prescriptions due to involuntary addiction.
- Benzodiazepines are still being prescribed despite a volume of
Critical literature and thousands of tragic accounts
- Official guidelines recommend a
maximum use of two to four weeks, but long-term prescriptions
continue to be issued.
- As addictive as heroin, benzodiazepines are
still a class 'c' drug
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CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES
- The Home Office to reschedule benzodiazepines and
reclassify them as class'A'drugs (like heroin, cocaine etc.)
- Secure national funding for specialist treatment and support for
those injured by benzodiazepines
- Establish appropriate training for health professionals
- Instigate a full public inquiry
- Ensure financial compensation
- Secure funding for research into long term
problems caused by benzodiazepines
THIS CONFERENCE PUTS BENZODIAZEPINES ON THE NATIONAL AGENDA
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Guest speakers include:
Charles Medawar
Social Audit LTD
- Dr R. F. Peart PhD
Victims of Tranquillisers
V.O.T.
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Professor Heather Ashton
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dr Nicholas Seivewright
NHS Sheffield
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WEDNESDAY 31ST OCTOBER, 2000
6.00 PM - 10.00PM - RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY,1ST NOVEMBER, 2000
10.00 AM - 6.00 PM - CONFERENCE
THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2000
10.00 AM - 6.00 PM - CAMPAIGN WORKSHOP
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VENUE
THE IVORY SUITE,
FAIRFIELD HOTEL,
1 LANSDOWNE ROAD,
CROYDON,
CR9 2BN.
TEL:020 8681 3381
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*Benzodiazepines; most
commonly known tranquillisers and sleeping pills such as:
Valium, Mogadon, Ativan, Dalmane etc.
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