Watch past SafeTaper Live Q&As with Dr. Nathaniel Lepp, MD, MPH, on benzodiazepine tapering.
How aging can change the body’s and brain’s response to a medication.
Watch on YouTubeNovember 2, 2026 · 57 min
Dr. Lepp discusses how aging can affect the way people respond to benzodiazepines. He covers medication sensitivity, fall risk, the pace of tapering later in life, and the role of family and caregivers.
Why taper planning depends on the individual.
Watch on YouTubeOctober 19, 2026 · 62 min
Dr. Lepp walks through the decisions that shape a taper, including the timeline, the pace of dose reductions, and the differences between stepwise and smaller, more frequent reductions.
An introduction to sleep pressure and how it builds during the day.
Watch on YouTubeOctober 5, 2026 · 55 min
Dr. Lepp explains sleep pressure and the body clock, then discusses disrupted sleep, rebound insomnia, and daytime and evening routines during a taper.
How Dr. Lepp grades the evidence behind supplement claims.
Watch on YouTubeSeptember 28, 2026 · 47 min
Dr. Lepp reviews common questions about supplements such as magnesium and melatonin, with an emphasis on the strength of the evidence, possible risks, and product quality.
How patterns of symptoms can differ between anxiety and withdrawal.
Watch on YouTubeAugust 19, 2026 · 43 min
Dr. Lepp discusses where anxiety and benzodiazepine withdrawal can overlap, including differences in timing, triggers, and physical symptoms. The session ends with an audience Q&A.
These webinars are for general education. Talk with your prescribing clinician about decisions regarding your own medication.
