Triazolam

Benzodiazepines
Rohyphol (date rape drug)
Temazepam
Nitrazepam

Triazolam Street names
Up Johns

Drug effect
Depressant or 'downer'

Drug description
Oval scored lavender tablets (0.125mg) Oval scored blue tablet (().25)

Therapeutic use
Insomia

Street use
Injected or swallowed

Dependency
Yes

Withdrawal
Effects of triazolam lasts for up to six hours and withdrawal symptoms begin up to two days after last dose. Symptoms may last for months and include anxiety, restlessness, tremor, feelings of unreality and distortion of perceptions. There is a risk of seizure among heavy users following sudden withdrawal.

Long term effects
Mental confusion, memory loss, depression, unpredictable or aggressive behaviour, loss of physical co-ordination If injected - infection risk -circulatory problems.

Overdose risk
Death from overdose is rare but risks increase if triazolam is mixed with other 'downers' like opiates, barbiturates or alcohol.

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