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Benzodiazepines (Benzos)

by Amy Nova and Lauren Simoneaux

The Dangers of Benzodiazepines (Benzos)

Legal issues

What is Benzos?

Benzos are a form of depressants that create a feeling of sedation and state of relaxation or sleepiness. In addition, they alleviate anxiety and prevent seizures. People may become addicted to Benzos by viewing them as a medicine for sleep that can easily help the individual sleep fast. Their history of usage associates with helping those with insomina or anxiety.

What is Benzos?

Benzos are usually available in:

Prescription pill form

Syrup

Injecting

Benzodiazepines have nicknames/ street names, listed below:

Nicknames + Slang terms for Benzos

1. Benzos

2. Downers

3. Nerve Pills

4. Tranks

5. Candy

6. Sleeping Pills

What short and long term effects does Benzos carry when using or abusing it?

Short-term effects can affect the mind and vary by many results such as causing amnesia, hostility (bitterness and being unkind when interacting with others), feelings of irritation, and disturbing vivid dreams.

Short Term and Long Term problems of Benzos

Long-term effects can affect the body by slowing down the main center part of the nervous system and put the individual to sleep, causing sleepiness and a calm, relaxed mood.

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Resources for guidance and help in quitting

If you or someone you know is using or abusing the drug Benzodiazepines, check out the following resources in order to get help and quit:

Resources

1. https://www.treatmentatlas.org/ - ATLAS Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform. Provides fast access to treatment, help, and more.

2. https://www.pa211.org/get-help/crisis-hotlines/substance-use-disorder-hotlines/ - Based on your location+information, this website finds hotlines for you in order to call and help you quit drug use.

3. https://www.upmchealthplan.com/members/condition-support/substance-misuse-and-addiction.aspx - Has resources for those who misuse drugs/substances and are addicted to them.

legal issues about benzodiazepines

Some legal issues about benzodiapines is a lot of people use it leagally, the only way that you can use it illegally is if you have a perscription from a doctor, reasons why it is used ot to calm you down or put you to sleep after you got high on drugs.

Interesting facts

interesting facts

it provides rapid relief for your symptoms it can be used for a short term of relief of anxiety.

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Stuff teens should know

Something a teen should about Benzodiapines, of you take it to much, it can lead to physical dependence and withdrawl, and if you suddenly stop taking the drug you can withdrawl meaning you will have bad physical and mental effects.

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