Andrew J. Saxon

Dr. Andrew J. Saxon, psychiatrist and professor emeritus, provides expert commentary on benzodiazepines and anxiety. The conversation covers how Xanax works in the brain and why alprazolam can be especially addictive. They also explore counterfeit pills and fentanyl risk, long term dependence and withdrawal, and alternatives like CBT and mindfulness.

Dr. Andrew John Saxon, a psychiatry professor emeritus who explains benzodiazepines and withdrawal, and Martha McPhee, a writer who shares a multiyear Xanax dependence. They discuss Xanax’s fast relief and addictive risk. They trace anxiety’s evolutionary role, how the drug works, withdrawal and tapering, and cultural and regulatory shifts around tranquilizers.

Anna D. Ratzliff and Andrew J. Saxon, both experts from the University of Washington School of Medicine, discuss innovative collaborative care models for treating opioid use disorder. They address the alarming rise in opioid-related fatalities and the need for better healthcare access. The duo highlights their study, showcasing how structured collaborative care improves treatment outcomes and mental health quality of life. They also delve into the creation of a specialized registry aimed at optimizing care integration within existing primary care systems.