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Triazolam

Depressant or 'downer' drug.

Article by : SpunOut.ie

Street names: Up Johns

Drug effect

Depressant or 'downer'

Drug description

Oval scored lavender tablets (0.125mg) Oval scored blue tablet (0.25)

Therapeutic use

Insomia

Street use

Injected or swallowed

Dependency

Yes

Withdrawal

Effects of triazolam last for up to six hours and withdrawal symptoms begin up to two days after the last dose. Symptoms may last for months and include anxiety, restlessness, tremors, 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 and loss of physical co-ordination. If injected, there is the risk of infection and 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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