Benzos
Benzos
Where to Buy Benzodiazepines (Benzos) online Australia. Benzodiazepines (or benzos) are depressant drugs which slow down the messages between the brain and the body. Benzos include a group of nervous system depressants prescribed for the short term treatment of stress, anxiety or insomnia. They are also known as ‘minor tranquillisers’ and sedatives (or sleeping pills).
Benzodiazepines are available on prescription in Australia and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision. They can be highly addictive and can cause overdose, particularly when used with alcohol or other drugs, and should not be used long term.
What are benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are medicines that are only available on prescription from a doctor. They are usually a short-term treatment to help calm the nervous system and promote sleep.
Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia. Benzodiazepines may be prescribed to:
- treat the symptoms of anxiety disorders
- relieve insomnia
- help with treatment of symptoms experienced by cancer patients
- control epilepsy
- help relax muscles during certain medical procedures (such as endoscopy)
- treat withdrawal.
Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia – Types of benzodiazepines
There are three types of benzodiazepines – long-acting, intermediate and short-acting. Short-acting medications tend to be more addictive and have a stronger withdrawal and ‘come down’ effect. They are made by different companies and sold under various brand names.
Pharmaceutical names
Generic name | Brand name | Type |
---|---|---|
diazepam | Ducene®, Valium® | Long-acting |
oxazepam | Alepam®, Murelax®, Serepax® | Short-acting |
nitrazepam | Alodorm®, Mogadon® | Intermediate-acting |
temazepam | Euhypnos®, Normison® | Short-acting |
alprazolam | Xanax®, Kalma®, Alprax® | Short-acting |
How benzodiazepines work – Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia
Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants, which means they slow down the messages between the brain and the body. They only treat symptoms of anxiety or insomnia, and do not solve the underlying causes of these conditions.
Benzodiazepines can be highly addictive, whether they are taken under medical supervision or used recreationally.
Benzodiazepines are a small part of treatment
Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia. It is generally recommended that benzodiazepines only be used for a short term – just days or weeks at a time.
They are a small part of overall treatment for stress, anxiety or insomnia and used with other treatments that provide longer term solutions, including:
- psychological therapies – such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- techniques to lower stress levels (such as relaxation or breathing exercises)
- techniques to build self-esteem
- lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily or incorporating physical activity into your day)
- structured problem solving.
Recreational use of benzodiazepines – Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia
Some people take benzodiazepines illegally for recreational use. They may use them to feel a sense of euphoria (or high) or use them after taking stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy) to help with the ‘come down’.
Benzodiazepines can be dangerous when mixed with other drugs (including alcohol) and can put you at risk of overdose or harm.
Some people may give them to others intentionally or without their consent (such as spiking their drink).
In Victoria, it is against the law to use benzodiazepines without a prescription or to give or sell them to someone else.
How benzodiazepines affect the body
Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia. The effects of benzodiazepines depend on the strength of the dose, the physical make-up of the person taking them and their state of mind.
Common effects of benzodiazepines include:
- relief from anxiety
- euphoria
- confusion
- headache
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- nausea
- impaired coordination
- muscle relaxation
- sleepiness
- a sense of being disconnected or detached from reality
- dizziness
- diarrhoea or constipation
- loss of inhibitions.
Long-term effects of benzodiazepines
Using benzodiazepines on a regular basis can lead to significant health problems, including:
- impaired thinking or memory loss
- anxiety and
- irritability, paranoia and aggression
- personality change
- weakness, lethargy and lack of motivation
- drowsiness, sleepiness and fatigue
- difficulty sleeping or disturbing dreams
- headaches
- nausea
- skin rashes and weight gain
- addiction
- withdrawal symptoms.
Buy Benzodiazepines online Australia – Store benzodiazepines securely
As benzodiazepines can be highly addictive, they should only be used under medical supervision.
If you are prescribed benzodiazepines, store them safely and securely and never allow others to use them.
Benzodiazepine overdose
Overdoses are usually characterised by slow, shallow breathing which may lead to unconsciousness, coma and potentially death.
This is more common if benzodiazepines are combined with other drugs such as alcohol, painkillers, certain types of antidepressants or antihistamines, and opioids like heroin.
Always check with your GP or pharmacist if you can safely use benzodiazepines with other medications. Overdose symptoms include:
- over-sedation or sleep
- nausea, slurred speech
- problems thinking, concentrating and with memory
- jitteriness and excitability
- mood swings and aggression
- slow, shallow breathing
- unconsciousness or coma
- death (more likely when taken with another drug such as alcohol).
If you suspect an overdose, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance immediately. Ambulance officers don’t need to involve the police.