As Perscribed

Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan all belong to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (benzos). Benzo-injury survivor Geraldine leads a David vs Goliath effort to fight for better care and policy in response to the epidemic of over-prescribing.


As Prescribed' is a heart-wrenching gut-punch, lifting the veil off the hidden benzodiazepine epidemic. With power and nuance, 'As Prescribed' reveals the mind-numbing injustice that impedes hoped-for change, while following the inspiring story of benzodiazepine survivor Geraldine Burns.

Categories: Documentary

Director: Holly Hardman

Starring: Geraldine Burns, Matt Samet, Jonathan Samet, Samuel Bardwell, Donald Bardwell, Sonja Styblo, Amy Peterson, Scott Peterson, Joe Burns, Garrett Burns