Tranquillisers addiction information

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Tranquillisers information

Drugs: There are many chemical terms for tranquillizers such as: Diazepam, Temazepam (mazzies), Nitrazepam, Flunitrazepam and Rohypnol. These substances are members of the Benzodiazepines family of drugs.

Tranquilizer Names: The trade names for these substances include: Valium, Librium, Ativan,  and Mogadon (moggies).

Tranquilizer Effects: Tranquillizers are prescribed by physicians as a short term treatment for anxiety, depression and sleeping disorders. Unfortunately, these substances are used by some individuals to counter the effects of stimulant drugs, or are taken in combination when users are unable to obtain alcohol or heroin.

Effects of taking tranquilizers include, but are not limited to:
-relief of anxiety and tension
-sense of relaxation
-feeling of well-being
-lethargy
-impairment of memory
-drowsiness
-confusion
-stupor

Risks of taking tranquillizers include, but are not limited to:

-decreased appetite or increased appetite
-loss of motivation
-irritability
-menstrual irregularities
-vivid or disturbing dreams
-nausea
-tremors
-headache
-skin rash

Tranquilizer Use: Benzodiazepines are the most frequently prescribed of these substances, which include the well known Valium and Temazepam. About 1 in 7 British adults take them at some time during a course of a year, and about 10% take them throughout the year. Because they are considered to be much safer, they have come to replace barbiturates for the majority of medical purposes.

These substances are generally swallowed, although some users do inject, but this is usually only with Temazepam.  To inject, users generally crush the tablets and mix them with water, and this is very hazardous if all of the tablet has not dissolved and ends up in the blood stream.

Tranquilizer Dependency: Tranquillizer tolerance occurs when being used for medical and non-medical purpose.  Psychological dependence is usual in long-term users and a life without the substance may seem very daunting. Individuals are occasionally confused, irritable and anxious and unable to carry on with their normal routine after discontinuing the substance.

Tranquilizer Withdrawal Symptoms: Research has suggested that withdrawal happens even with medically prescribed doses, even though they are not as serious as with barbiturates. The symptoms of withdrawal can be unpleasant and last a long time. They may include inability to sleep, anxiety, nausea and occasionally convulsions and mental confusion (generally after particularly high doses).

Tranquilizer Legal Status: While it is not against the law to possess these types of substances without a prescription (except in the case of Temazepam), supply is against the law and class C penalties apply.

Fast Facts

In 1960, the Swiss multinational drugs company Hoffman-La Roche released Librium on the market. This was meant to pacify individuals and set them free from anxiety. This and many other similar substances were released in following years and were dished out left, right and centre by physicians. With so many tranquillizers accessible, it wasn't long before they reached the street where they were taken with other drugs (such as alcohol) for an increased effect or injected.

In 1988, because of the pressure from both the medical profession and the public, tranquillizers were controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act for the first time. Lately, there has been a rising trend to inject tranquillizers, Temazepam being particularly popular in some regions of Scotland. Even if the pills were reformulated to jelly like capsules to try and stop injectors, this did little to modify the habit, and only caused injectors to hurt themselves more. Nonetheless, the pills are now being changed again in attempt to prevent this damage.