The Ashton Manual is a widely known guide focused on safely tapering with minimal discomfort. Written by Professor Heather Ashton, it explains how the body adapts over time and why sudden stopping can cause severe reactions. The manual promotes patient‑specific plans, slow reduction schedules, and careful monitoring. It also addresses common experiences during the tapering process, and the importance of stability, reassurance, and support during the healing journey.
Dr. Leeds is known for careful, patient-centered work in guiding people through gradual discontinuation plans. His approach focuses on safety, comfort, and respect for each person’s circumstances. Rather than rushing the process, he emphasizes steady, measured adjustments that allow the body and mind time to adapt.
Drawing on the Ashton Manual and other well‑established deprescribing tapering methods, Dr. Leeds develops individualized plans rather than relying on a one‑size‑fits‑all formula. He pays close attention to pacing, timing, and feedback, making changes only when a person feels stable enough to move forward. This method helps reduce unnecessary discomfort and supports long‑term success.
Communication is central to his work. Dr. Leeds takes time to explain each step clearly, sets realistic expectations, and encourages ongoing dialogue throughout the taper. By combining experience, careful monitoring, and flexibility, he creates an environment where people feel supported, informed, and in control of the process.
"Working with Dr Leeds has not only helped me through my taper process especially when I was so sick, which has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life. He also just truly cares about the wellbeing of all his patients and has provided so much information on tapering that not only has he helped me so much I’ve learned even more about this whole process. I wouldn’t hesitate in contacting Dr Leeds if you are looking for a very compassionate physician who truly cares and keeps his patients safe. His staff is very helpful as well. Last thing I will say is he’s not just a Doctor, he has become almost like a friend. That’s the kind of person he is."
"Doctor Leeds has not only been the very best doctor and always listened to me and my specific needs. He literally saved my life! This man deserves an Oscar...Mark is a great mentor. In our once a month visits, mark has educated me on so many things with always putting my health as priority number one! I went to probably 3-4 doctors at all times and couldn’t get the care out of all of them combined this man gives me. HE LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE WITH THE EDUCATION AND CARE HE GAVE ME! Thank you DOCTOR LEEDS! My daughter now has a daddy that she can count on because you were the only one who could understand me...and help me heal...and so much education and care!"