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TRANQUILISERs

WHAT happens WHEN YOU TAKE TRANQUILISERs ?

If you use tranquilisers they can make you:

SO WHATS IT LIKE?




Benzodiazepines is the collective name for all tranquillisers.
They copy the male hormone testosterone and come as a tablet or as a liquid.
There are lots of different types and they vary in strength and what they are used for.

WHAT DOES it LOOK LIKE ?

TRANQUILISERs

TRANQUILISERs

THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT!!!



It can be very diffi cult to stop using. People can become dependant on them after only a short period of time using them.

Users trying to quit may suffer panic attacks, headaches and feel sick. It is advised that a person does not just stop using but they cut down over a period of time.

After about 14 days the users body develops a tolerance to the tranquillisers. Users may need to up the dosage or change to a different type so they can get the effects they need.

"Tranquillisers are used to treat anxiety, depression and sleep problems. They help to calm people down and relieve tension and anxiety (stress)."

 

nicknames




Tranx, downers and loads of different brand names such asTamazepam, Diazepam and Valium.