Years ago, when my psychiatrist first prescribed Xanax for agoraphobia, I asked him about the long-term effects. Without looking up at me while typing his notes, he casually said, "can't be good," and continued to write notes. I no longer trust doctors, especially concerning medication. When I want to know about medication, I consult a pharmacist. Now that I have Parkinson's Disease, I'd like to live out my days being available to my wife and in close contact with friends and being confident enough to be outgoing and sharing with people in groups (which I used to dread). I'm able to go for days at a time without Benzos, but in the back of my mind I'm conscious that I'm all alone without the support of Benzos, and that I'll panic and want to run away from what for most people (I assume) are normal everyday situations. None of my doctors, not my primary care physicians from either the VA or Medicare have offered a solutions to titrate down on my 1.0 mg Alprazolam. My current neurologist (the only one in my area who takes my insurance) was laughingly referred to by two women in my water aerobics class for PD/MS patients as the "Vitamin K" lady. Seems she's quick to prescribe "Vitamin K" for Klonopin which exacerbates many of the symptoms of PD: dizziness, confusion, joint pain, double vision, drowsiness, depression, insomnia--which is the main reason my neurologist prescribed it, poor coordination, speech problems and difficulty swallowing, and others. The VA on the other hand stopped prescribing Benzos after the Oxycontin/Opioid epidemic. I have now idea who to turn to for help.