Finally get off your benzodiazepine — safely, and with a plan.
A step-by-step course from a Naturopathic Physician on how to build and support a benzo taper — with your doctor by your side.
I'm in — let's do it → Instant lifetime access · $497Did anyone tell you how hard this would be to stop?
Many people who take a benzodiazepine for more than a few weeks become physically dependent — even taking it exactly as prescribed. Did your doctor mention that when they wrote the prescription? Did they explain how hard getting off can be? For most people, that conversation never happened.
You deserved that conversation. And you deserve a real plan now.
I won't sugarcoat it: tapering a benzodiazepine can be a grueling process. But there are proven ways to set yourself up for a successful, gentler taper — going slowly, choosing the right method, building a schedule with your doctor, and supporting your body the whole way through. That's exactly what this course teaches.
The three things every successful taper has
The foundations
How benzos actually work in your nervous system, why dependence is not addiction — and how to get a supportive doctor on board before you begin.
Your taper schedule
The methods, the pacing, and my planning sheet — so you and your doctor can build a gradual schedule your body can actually tolerate.
Your integrative toolkit
The supplements, herbs, and gut-brain supports I use with my own clients to make the process gentler — coordinated with your doctor.
Learn all three tapering methods — and which fits you
Inside the course, each method is taught with a real case example, so you can see exactly how it works in practice before you and your doctor choose.
Dry tapering
Reducing your existing tablets with precision — including when cutting and weighing makes sense, and when it doesn't.
Liquid titration
Using a liquid form to make very small, even reductions — for when tablets can't get the drops small enough.
Crossover tapering
Switching, with your doctor, to a longer-acting benzodiazepine first — to smooth the peaks and troughs that drive interdose withdrawal.
2.5+ hours of training, handouts & tools — lifetime access
- Benzo 101How benzos work
Mechanisms, side effects & risks — and the dependence-vs-addiction reframe that lifts the shame.
- Step 1Getting a doctor on board
How to talk to your prescriber about a slow taper — and how to find a benzo-wise doctor if yours won't help.
- Step 2Exploring the root cause
The drivers behind the original anxiety and sleep issues, and testing worth discussing with your provider.
- Step 3Your taper schedule
Choosing your method, when to switch medications first, customizing your schedule with my planning sheet — plus three full case examples.
- Step 4Your tapering toolkit
Magnesium, building a GABA bridge, herbs, the gut-brain axis, and anti-inflammatory tools — the integrative layer most resources leave out.
Hi, I'm Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA.
Educator · Naturopathic Physician · 100+ clients successfully tapered
The #1 reason people reach out to me is help with benzo tapering. I'm one person, and I can't work with everyone who needs me — so I built this course to walk you through everything I do with my clients, from point A (taking a benzo) to point B (no longer taking one).
There's a desperate need for clear, compassionate education on this. I'm honored to be part of yours — alongside your trusted doctor.
From people who've walked this road
"I was on 16 Xanax pills daily, and had tried and failed to get off them a few times before, but I kept getting worse and having to up the dose. I was hopeless I'd ever get off. But this course made all the difference. The biggest game changers for me were first: finding out that I have a big COMT issue that predisposed me to anxiety, and second: learning how to use a GABA bridge. I'm now completely off all my benzos and am so grateful."
— Kyle, Phoenix, AZ"I'd tried the Ashton method before but always got stuck at the end of my taper and ended up going back up on the dosage. This course worked. If you're thinking about doing a benzo taper, I highly recommend sharing this course with your doctor."
— John, Phoenix, AZ"I have been on low dose lorazepam for years for sleep, but wanted to get pregnant so I had to taper off my medicine. At first I had horrible anxiety and insomnia and went back on the medicine. Then I found this course and learned about liquid tapering, and the happy sleepy powder, which worked really well for me!"
— Jenny, Los Angeles, CA"It's been three months and I haven't had a single panic attack! I have been practicing my homework every night and have been able to reduce the dosage of my benzodiazepine — which my doctor told me would never happen. I am doing so well and am so happy and wanted you to know. Thank you Dr. Cain!"
— Ashley, Minneapolis, MN"This course works!!!! I'm off benzos for the first time in years!!"
— Brandi, Phoenix, AZ"Highly recommended for anyone who wants to come off their benzodiazepines!"
— Misty, Portland, OR"Learning about GABA-A versus GABA-B supports was eye opening for me as a doc helping my patients with their medication tapering. Thank you for making such a useful resource, Dr. Cain!"
— Dr. Wauters, Phoenix, AZIndividual results shown; experiences vary, and results are not guaranteed. Always taper under your doctor's supervision.
Is this course right for you?
This course is for you if…
- You're ready to taper but don't know where to start.
- You have (or are willing to find) a doctor to supervise a slow taper.
- You haven't started yet — or a past attempt didn't go well.
- The benefits of the benzo no longer outweigh the costs for you.
- You want natural, integrative ways to support your body.
It isn't for you if…
- You want a course covering many medications — this is benzo-focused.
- Your symptoms are severe enough to need emergency care.
- You have urgent withdrawal or taper needs that can't wait.
- You have unstable organ function (e.g., kidney failure, cirrhosis) that isn't yet stabilized.
Everything I do with my clients — for a quarter of the cost
One-on-one work for a personalized plan runs upwards of $2,000. Without a clear plan, a taper can drag on twice as long, with setbacks along the way.
What it's worth: $1,200
$497
- 2.5+ hours of step-by-step video training
- My taper schedule planning sheet
- Three full case examples (dry, liquid & crossover)
- The complete integrative toolkit (Step 4)
- Handouts, FAQs & resources — yours forever
Not sure you're ready yet?
Take the free 2-minute Benzo Taper Readiness Quiz and find your readiness archetype — plus the next right step for exactly where you are.
Take the free readiness quiz →Frequently asked questions
Finally getting off your benzo = priceless.
What it's worth: $1,200 · What you'll pay: $497
Start tapering →This page and course are for educational purposes only and are not medical advice. Never start, change, or stop a benzodiazepine or any medication without the supervision of your prescribing doctor. Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be medically serious; if you are experiencing severe symptoms, seek emergency care.