TRANQUILLISERS

 
Names

• Benzodiazepines are sleeping Tablets. Sold as diazepam (valium), larazipam (atrivan), nitrazepam (mogodon) and Temazepam (jellies)

Description

• They are tablets or capsules that come in different colours and shapes

Use

• Tranquillisers can be swallowed or injected
• They are prescribed as short-term treatment for anxiety, depression and sleep problems as Valiun, Temaz epam etc
• Supply is against the law
• When they cannot obtain alcohol and heroin, addicts of these often turn to tranquilliser abuse

Effects

• Tranquillisers make users relaxed and sleepy and slow them down mentally
• They relieve tension and anxiety

Risks

• Users get headaches and sickness when they stop taking them and may experience panic attacks
• Mixed with alcohol they are extremely dangerous
• Crushed and injected they are very dangerous and can be lethal
• Tranquillisers are addictive