Thank you for joining me on the  @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, for an eye-opening conversation with Ryan Phillips on the ordeal of detoxing from Benzos. Ryan is a humanitarian and advocate for mental health, well-being, and addiction recovery. Ryan does struggle with the effects of concussions, from his time as a professional hockey player. You can hear more on his recovery journey from the first time we spoke https://youtu.be/Yr9KaPJVXAA This is Ryan Phillips in his own words on the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Ryan Phillips and to follow him on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/theryanphillipsofficial/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Ryan and I discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 3 things that Ryan is grateful for 03:10 Are psychiatrists required to prescribe a certain amount of medication? 05:30 Why did Jason turn down being prescribed Benzos? 08:33 Why are dealers putting benzos in fentanyl? 18:20 Why has a support community been imperative to Ryan's recovery journey? 28:15 Why is it important to get one's dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins naturally? 34:00 Ryan answers random questions and leaves us with inspiring final words. 41:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices