As Prescribed: a documentary film by Holly Hardman

For over fifty years, doctors have been prescribing benzodiazepines. The drugs bear well-known names: Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan. They are commonly thought of as safe, helping to take the edge off or give a better night's sleep. As Prescribed, however, documents a strikingly different narrative. Through personal accounts and investigating mounting evidence, the film reveals the errant medical culture that promotes them. The result is the story of an epidemic that is devastating lives globally.

Right Care Alliance on Director/Producer Holly Hardman and As Prescribed
For full article: ​rightcarealliance.org/article/film-highlights-harm-benzo-overuse/

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 Our key operating word in 2019 was perseverance. And persevere we did. 
We were able to complete added-on location shoots and the bulk of our rough cut edit.  We are now focused on animations and crafting our fine cut. The end is in sight!

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4/15/20


Like most thinking people, I have opinions about the COVID-19 pandemic. I do try to base them on qualified and quantified research — but I really don’t know nuttin’. I’m just trying to stay safe and get through these weeks, months, or years without catching the virus. Even if I could be assured that I would survive a mild case, I would not want to feel responsible for giving it to someone more vulnerable.  

In my home, we had a little bit of extra tension this past week. Last Thursday, after a tele appointment with my daughter’s doctor, we were sent to our hospital’s drive-through testing site for nostril swabbing. Because my daughter and I spent time in two   (Cont'd.)