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Welcome to the Road Back Program. Since 1999, the most widely used outpatient drug withdrawal program in the world. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Over 40,000 people have used this program to become drug free.

Many of you may have tried in the past to come off of psychotropic medications only to find it too overwhelming to cope with the anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, brain zaps, headaches or flu like symptoms. These side effects from withdrawing off of medications can be truly debilitating.

Many of you may be on a medication and simply don’t like the weight gain or the way it makes you feel. You may have anxiety and insomnia even though you are taking an anti-anxiety or sleep medication.

It is possible to take control and get your life back. Thousands of individuals have done just that by following the step by step guide laid out in The Road Back Program. We are the #1 out-patient withdrawal program in the world.

You are not alone; we are here to help you on your Road Back.

All information, including the book, How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely, is available for FREE on this site. All chapters are located on the right side of each page. To receive a free e-book, click here Or click here and we will send as a Free e-book.

"Here's an essential handbook on how to safely and more easily wean yourself (under medical supervision) off the heavily over-prescribed psychotropic medications. I have used the program with my patients and it works!" Hyla Cass M.D. Author of Supplement Your Prescription

Need Assistance? Send us an e-mail info@theroadback.org or call us at 1-866-892-0238

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Recent Testimonial

"I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to those who set up this program and the ongoing staff who support it. It has been a life changing experience.

I am a fifty year old IT executive. I was prescribed medication to combat unexplained pain (Fibromyalgia Diagnosis, 2001). My journey began in 2002, when my pain specialist had prescribed psychoactive drugs, narcotics and an anti-depressant. My medications as of June, 2010, were Clonazepam, Seroquel, Ativan, Lyrica, Flexiral, Pristiq, Fentanyl patch, Oxycontin, Oxycocet and Cesamet. The intention was to manage the pain, help obtain a deep sleep; but, the effect of taking all this medication over a eight year period was having a toll on my physical and mental well-being.

I spiraled to the point where I attempted suicide, quite the opposite effect of the intent of these medications. I searched the Internet for help as I had tried to quit some of the medication before without success. Each time I tried to quit one of the medications, my pain specialist would chastise me. She refused to help me taper off medications. I was unable to find another doctor to help due to the long list of prescribed medications. My only other support was my local Shoppers Drugmart Pharmacist, Alyssa, who helped with positive re-enforcement.

I was thrilled to find the Road Back program, it has excellent, clear, step by step procedures with support (email replies the next day!). I decided to taper off the non-narcotic medications by myself with the support of the Road Back program and the supplements from TRB. I started tapering in July of 2010, starting with Clonazepam and ending with Pristiq in September, 2010. This was a fast taper as I experienced some of the effects mentioned on the site, but I chose to do this as it was a quiet time at work. Unexpectedly, I have not increased the narcotics despite quitting medication that was supposed to help my pain. I am in the process of finding a doctor to help me find alternative solutions to the chronic pain. The amazing thing is my health is returning, I spend more time with my family, I've lost sixty pounds, and have more energy. I am no longer sedating myself where I felt there was no point in living.

It's been a full year since I started this process. I wanted to write this testimonial on the anniversary of my finding the Road Back program, to show that with perseverance, dedication, it can be done. I have not touched psychoactive medications since September, 2010. There are times where you will no doubt search the depths of your soul to stay on course, but believe me, it is worth it. My focus now is strengthening my physical being through vitamins, supplements and healthy eating. The most helpful supplements are a daily dose of 5000 mcg of Biotin, 3g of EFAs and 200mg of Co-Enzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol).

Please be aware this is a long term commitment, not a quick fix. It took nearly six months from the starting point to where my mind was returning to thinking clearly. With the help of the program, you can and will come out the other side. This is an invaluable service the Road Back staff are offering, make the commitment today for a better quality of life and be strong!"

LD from Canada

"I want to thank you for your help. When I found your site, I was a total mess. After taking psychiatric drugs for over 20 years, and not feeling any better, I realized it was the drugs making me sick. None worked for long, so my doctor would cold turkey me and put me on another. They forgot to tell me that there would be withdraw, and some of the medicines would actually cause you to be exactly what they said you were. I was labeled with GAD, major depression, bi-polar II, to name a few. It all started in 1989 with anxiety.(just anxiety) I had never been sick and did not know what was happening to me. After going to many doctors, I finally broke down and put myself in the hospital. Big mistake!!!! They started me on the drugs and it didn't end until I found your site. Two days ago I dropped my last med. I came off 4. I still have a way to go, but I feel better now then I have in years. I will never have to hear another doctor say "If you ever get off these drugs, you will end up in a mental hospital." I believed that line for a long time. Thank you for help. I pray that many more find your site and are able to be free."    Martha

"Hi everyone! I just wanted to send you my thanks for all your help and support.  My mom is now of the fluoxetine and doing quite well.  She is now committed to loosing weight so that she lives longer and can take care of my dad.  This is quite a change from a year ago when she was planning to die.... So thanks for your help and support." Marie

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"When I first found your site I could hardly read the print. I had tried to come off Effexor before without success. Every time I got down to the 37 mg dosage the side effects were too severe to continue so I had to go back up again to 75. This time I made it. Whew. I am sleeping again at night, anxiety is gone, that gnawing agitation feeling left and I am back. My children have a mother again and my husband has a wife that can once again show affection."

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Introduction by James Harper and  Jayson Austin

1. The Road Back Basics

2. The Four Simple Steps

3. "Nutritionals" Used on The Road Back Program

4. Drug Side Effects

5. Things to Be Aware of

6. General Pre-Tapering and Taper Instructions

7. Daily Journal

8. Graph Your Success

9. Antianxiety, Anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepine, and Sleep Medication Pre-Taper

10. Antidepressant Pre-Taper

11. Antipsychotic Medication Pre-Taper

12. ADD, ADHD Medication and Stimulants Pre-Taper

13. How to Taper Antianxiety, Anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines, and Sleep Medication

14. How to Taper Antidepressants

15. How to Taper Antipsychotic Medication

16. How to Taper ADD, ADHD Medication and Stimulant Medication

17. How to Taper Multiple Medications

18. What to Do If You Are Already in Withdrawal or Quit Your Medication Cold Turkey

19. Once Off All Medication

20. What Can be Done If You Have Never Taken Psychoactive Medication

21. Drug Induced Weight Gain

22. The Science

References

Glossary

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