Drugs Info


Benzodiazepines
Other names: Benzo's

Prescribed as sedatives, to combat anxiety, as skeletal muscle relaxants, anti-epileptics and anti-convulsants. However, some benzodiazepines leak onto the street, and are quite widely misused.

They induce physical relaxation, and reduce stress and anxiety. Drowsiness and sleepiness are often present. In addition, they may cause forgetfulness, slurred speech, clumsiness and confusion. Some users experience depression and, paradoxically, a few users become over-excited or violent.

Some users gain a feeling of invulnerability or invisibility when using benzodiazepines. Some people find this useful when, for example, shoplifting.

Risks and Dangers
When used within a supervised medical regime, benzodiazepines should not be used for extensive periods as tolerance develops rapidly and withdrawal can be an unpleasant and, in some cases, dangerous process. After a few weeks, and certainly within a few months, they cease to be effective at promoting sleep and subsequently cease to be effective in reducing anxiety. Indeed, the converse becomes true; without increasing the dose, a user is liable to experience insomnia, anxiety, tremors and, in severe cases convulsions.

The Law
Benzodiazepines is a Class C illegal drug (see The Law page).

If you are caught with Benzodiazepines on you then you will be arrested and you can get up to 2 years in prison and/or a fine. If you are caught giving it to friends or selling it then you get be sent to prison for 14 years and or a fine.

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