Types
of Drugs - Benzodiazepines
Substance: Benzodiazephines
Category: Depressant
Legal Status
Prescription only medicines
Short-term effects
Relief from anxiety and tension is achieved
with less drowsiness and lack of co-ordination
than with alcohol or barbiturates. On their
own, enormous doses would be required to
cause overdose death. Pleasurable feelings
with diazepam but not usually with other
benzodiazepines.
Long Term effects
Sometimes chronic sedation and lethargy
and after high doses chronic intoxication.
Physical dependence can occur after long-term
use. Withdrawal syndrome commonly includes
anxiety, restlessness and tremor, but is
usually much less severe than barbiturates.
Scientific / Trade or Slang Name
Various prescribed drugs inc. Valium, Mogadon
and Librium, Jellies, Lorazepam.
Method of use
Swallowed as tablets, may be injected from
tablets or capsules.
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