Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are a form of tranquillisers and were created to treat depression, insomnia & anxiety. As a prescription drug doctors give them to patients to promote calmness, sleep, relaxation & reduce anxiety.

These tranquillisers often find themselves used for recreational purposes and have many street names like Jellies, Norries, Vallies, Moggies, Benzos & Downers.

Benzodiazepines are frequently used recreationally as a chill out drug on the drug scene.  Often they are used to counter the effects of acid, ecstasy or speed with the user needs to come down after a heavy night.

Street prices vary but are around £1 for 4 5mg capsules

The drugs work by depressing the nervous system and slowing the body down.  This has the added effect of producing a calm and relaxed feeling.   Bigger doses induces sleep and memory loss.

Long term use of Benzodiazepines quickly leads to physical addiction and the users tolerance increases with use increasing the doses need to get the same effect.

Benzodiazepines in the UK are a Class C drug. It's illegal to possess benzodiazepines, including temazepam, without a prescription. Unauthorised possession could result in a prison sentence of up to 2 years and an unlimited fine. Supplying, which means giving some to your friends, could mean up to 14 years in prison and an unlimited fine.

Benzodiazepines are supplied normally in tablets thought they can also be injected or in suppository form.

- Tranquillisers are a depressant and if taken with other depressive drugs like alcohol, can lead to an accidental overdose.
- After big doses severe withdrawal can cause panic attacks and fits.

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