My Doctor Was My Dealer: A Healthcare Worker's Descent Into Benzo Dependency

In this powerful episode of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, veteran critical care nurse Luanne Wall shares her shocking journey into benzodiazepine dependency after being prescribed Ativan in 2021. Despite taking it exactly as directed, Luanne faced severe withdrawal, misdiagnosis, and lasting health damage—while doctors insisted she couldn’t be addicted.

Her story exposes the dangerous myths surrounding prescribed psychiatric drugs and challenges the belief that following medical advice ensures safety. After a grueling seven-month taper, Luanne is benzo-free but lives with permanent side effects—and a mission to break the silence.