Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines produce anxiolysis, sedation, hypnosis and centrally mediated muscle relaxation; individual sensitivity for these effects varies greatly1,2 While the abuse of benzodiazepines alone rarely results in fatalities,3 the emergency treatment of the patient with an altered level of consciousness due to substance abuse often necessitates hospitalization and invasive procedures (e.g., intubation, lavage).

Flumanazil 2010

Benzodiazepines are believed to potentiate gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) neuronal inhibition.

Flumanazil 2010

Benzodiazepines were more likely in this day and age.

Time of Death Ann Wahlman 2011

Benzodiazepines, sedative-hypnotic drugs that include Xanax and Valium 929 deaths.

Sunday's editorial pages Peter Schorsch 2009

Benzodiazepines: Wide-ranging class of prescription tranquilisers

Scientists Propose New Drug Rating System | Impact Lab 2007

But of note, Benzodiazepines actually not infrequently given by a sexual assailant to a victim because it really renders them unable to resist the attack.

CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2009 2009

PETERSON: Actually, for Benzodiazepines, urine is used most commonly.

CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2009 2009

Benzodiazepines often get into the wrong hands by diversion from legitimate prescriptions.

Periscope 2007

Detoxification from Alcohol, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines

Helping the Addict You Love M.D. Laurence M. Westreich 2007

Detoxification from Alcohol, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines

Helping the Addict You Love M.D. Laurence M. Westreich 2007