WHAT IS IT?

Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety and prevent seizures. They are available by prescriptions commonly known as Valium®, Xanax®, Restoril®, Ativan®, Klonopin®.

STREET NAMES

Benzos, Downers, Nerve Pills, Tranks

HOW IT IS TAKEN

It can be taken orally or crushed and snorted

WHAT ARE THE 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

Reference: https://www.justthinktwice.gov/drugs/benzodiazepines