Why We Need to Stop Calling This Protracted Withdrawal These symptoms are not acute benzodiazepine withdrawal — and calling them “protracted withdrawal” creates confusion. The symptom constellation seen in chronic cases is fundamentally different from the short-lasting, acute withdrawal state most clinicians are familiar with. Using the wrong language leads to: * Misunderstanding * Mistreatment * Delayed recovery If we want better outcomes, we need clearer terminology. — Dr. B Schedule a coachin