Hi, @annesj - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Here are some posts that might interest you:

- on weaning off of oxazepam (Serapax) with CBD oil, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/using-cbd-oil-to-help-withdraw-from-serapax-benzo/?utm_campaign=search

- on benzo (benzodiazapine) withdrawal, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/benzo-withdrawal/?utm_campaign=search

- on benzodiazapine risks, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/strongest-fda-warnings-out-on-opioid-benzodiazapine-risks/?pg=3#comment-102601

I'd also welcome you to start a new discussion, if you'd prefer, in the Mental Health group. Go to Groups>Group Directory>Mental Health, then under the top banner, you will see a gray box to the upper left that says "Start a New Discussion." Click on that to start a new conversation.