Tranquillisers (Depressant) diazepam, nitrazepam, temazepam
Street name: Jellies, tranx, benzos
Brand names include: Valium, Librium, Mogadon
What it looks like and how it's taken:
Tablets or capsules
Swallowed or injected.
Immediate effects:
Relieves anxiety and tension. Calms users and slows them down.
High doses can make users drowsy and forgetful.
Risks:
Short term: Dangerous mixed with alcohol or other drugs.
Long term: Regular use can damage short-term memory and reduce energy. Almost all tranquillisers are addictive. Withdrawal symptoms include depression, insomnia and panic attacks.
Legal status: If possessed without a prescription or supplied illegally, classified as Class C.
