BENZODIAZEPINES

EFFECTS ON THE BODY

• Linked to GABA receptors
• GABA receptors sensitize Benzo receptors
• Tranquilizing, calming effects lead to
• addiction

HOW DO BENZOS MAKE YOU FEEL?

• Quiets brain
• Dampens down emotions
• Makes you feel at ease
• Often lead to addiction

ARE BENZOS ADDICTING?

• Emotionally addicting
• Leads to overuse
• Overdoses rarely result in death

STREET VALUES

• Xanax- $2.50 per mg
• Klonopin- $1 per mg
• Valium- $2.50 per 10 mg
• Ativan- $2.50 per mg
• Seroquel- $3.90 for 30 25mg pills

EMOTIONAL IMPACT

• Can increase:
• Aggression, anger, violence
• Can cause depression to worsen
• Can increase anti-social behaivours
• Emotional anesthesia

IMPACT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

• Illegal selling of prescription medicines

TOXICOLOGY

• Urine tests
• EIA, RIA, FPIA
• GC/MS-
• Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin
• Blood , hair, bone tissues

BIBLOGRAPHY

• aafp.org
• yahooanswers.com
• Benzact.org
• redwoodtoxicologylab.org