David Powers (aka Coach Powers) is a psych-med recovery specialist with a doctorate in psychology. Powers himself recovered from acute benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal after a ten-year, 40mg daily dependence. He’s worked as a recovery specialist for the past decade, working with countless clients worldwide. Powers has authored two books on prescription medication withdrawal and recovery, emphasizing safe taper method protocols and the effectiveness of proper neurological rehabilitation. Powers approach encompasses work in several domains, including but not limited to neuroplasticity building, limbic system retraining, obsessive rumination control, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, diet & nutrition, graded exposure therapy, and exercise. Powers operates an online benzo recovery school with over one hundred students, where he teaches weekly recovery skill building and provides emotional support via live group meetings. Powers is the writer and director of Lake of Fire, the first benzodiazepine recovery feature film. He lives in Central Florida and is an avid fisherman, artist, writer, and filmmaker.