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• How the Quest for Simple Answers Misleads Us
  A political proclamation in Nature reminds us that when scientific findings are translated into simpler terms, the facts often get lost along the way. …
• Antipsychotic Drug Withdrawal World Survey: Why Patient Voices Matter
  A research team at Maastricht University is investigating antipsychotic withdrawal, and seeking individuals to participate in an important survey. …
• Exciting Announcements from ICI– And a Call to Those Looking to Share Their Stories of Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
  Exciting updates from ICI’s Inner Compass Initiative, and a call to those with personal experiences of psychiatric drug withdrawal. …
• Study: Nearly Half of Users Experience Withdrawal Symptoms from Antidepressants
  England’s All Party Parliamentary Group for Prescribed Drug Dependence announced the release of a systematic review looking at issues of physical dep…
• ICI Executive Director Laura Delano Interviewed on Mad in America Radio
  ICI Executive Director Laura Delano discusses taking and coming off psychiatric drugs, along with the work of Inner Compass Initiative and ICI’s Inner Com…
• Inner Compass Initiative’s The Withdrawal Project Gets Mention in The New York Times—Is the Tide Finally Turning?
  The New York Times‘ mention of Inner Compass Initiative’s Inner Compass Initiative has set off a whirlwind of activity, interest, and awareness for …
• How Slow is “Slow” When It Comes to Tapering Off Psychiatric Medications?
  When it comes to tapering off antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and other psychiatric drugs, it’s commonly said that “slow and steady wins the …
• Lean on Me: The Importance of Having a Support System During Psychiatric Medication Withdrawal
  A strong support system can go a long way towards lessening the difficulties of the psychiatric drug withdrawal experience.  …
• Personal Reflections: On Quitting Alcohol and Quitting “Alcoholic”
  Laura Delano reflects on her decision to stop drinking alcohol eight years ago and her decision to leave an “alcoholic” identity behind. …
• The Right to Be Informed: On the Importance of Understanding Psychiatric Drug Dependence, Tolerance, and Withdrawal Prior to Starting a Taper
  A piece on the importance of getting informed about psychiatric medication dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal prior to starting a taper. …