Benzodiazepines are medications prescribed for their depressant capabilities. There are a variety of benzodiazepines, and they come in capsules of varying colors, depending on strength and manufacturer.
- Common Brand Names/Street Names
Downers, Tranqs, Valium, Xanex
The benzodiazepine family of depressants are prescribed to produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety, and to prevent seizures.
Seizures, respiratory depression, decreased heart rate, weak and rapid pulse, coma, possible death.
Pills and injection paraphernalia, slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol, cold and clammy skin, dilated pupils, shallow respiration.
Benzodiazepines can be detected in urine from 1 to 14 days after use, depending on the type used.
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