Benzodiazepines

What it is

Depressants that produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety and prevent seizures. Available in prescription pills, syrup and injectable preparation. Prescribed as Valium®, Xanax®, Restoril®, Ativan®, Klonopin®

How it's used

Orally or crushed and snorted.

Effects

Calming, euphoria, Vivid or disturbing dreams, Amnesia, hostility, irritability, Overdose may be fatal. Signs: shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma.

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Street names

Benzos, Downers, Nerve Pills, Tranks