Tranquillisers
Nicknames:
Diazepam, Temazepam, Nitrazepam, tranqs, trannies, etc.
What does it look like?
Tranquillisers are prescribed by doctors to treat depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia.
How it is used:
They are usually taken orally but sometimes they are injected.
The highs:
In small doses they can reduce anxiety.
The lows:
In large doses, they can make you feel drowsy. They can lead to impaired judgement and so you may be more prone to accidents. Tolerance can build up and physical dependence can develop. Withdrawal can be very unpleasant and sometimes fatal. Injecting tranquillisers is very dangerous and can result in an overdose.
The law:
Class C drug should only be available on prescription. It is illegal to possess them without a prescription. (See Drugs - The Law for more information).
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