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Benzodiazepines

What is it?

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®

Street Names

Benzos, Downers, Nerve Pills, Tranks

How is it used?

Orally or crushed and snorted.

Paraphernalia

How does it affect the body?

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