Benzodiazepines

Street Names

Benzos, Downers, Sleepers, Rohies, Roofies, Moggies, Sarahs, Footballs, Normies


Brief Description

Benzodiazepines are a central nervous system depressant. Although duration varies with different forms, ranging from six hours to 3 days, all benzodiazepines slow down physical, mental and emotional activity.

 

Forms of Benzodiazepines

Pharmaceutical Type

  

Brand Names
     
Bromazepam   Lexotan
     
Clonazepam   Rivotril
     
Diazepam   Valium, Ducene, Antenex, Propam
     
Flunitrazepam   Rohypnol, Hypnodorm
     
Nitrazepam   Mogadon, Alodorm, Dormican, Nitepam
     
Oxazepam   Serepax, Murelax, Alepam, Benzotran
     
Temazepam   Normison, Temaze, Euhypnos
     
     
     

 


What are they used for?

Benzodiazepines are prescribed for relaxation, calmness, and relief from anxiety and tension

 

Short-Term Effects

Long-Term Effects

 

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