Drugs Information

High doses - Benzodiazepines

  • Drowsiness
  • Over-sedation and sleep
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Jitteriness/excitability
  • Slurred speech
  • Loss of coordination
  • Impaired judgement
  • Difficulty in thinking clearly
  • Memory loss
  • Mood swings and aggressive behaviour

Very high dose

  • Slow, shallow breathing
  • Unconsciousness
  • Coma
  • Death (in combination with other depressant drugs)

Low – moderate doses - Alcohol

At low doses a person may experience the following:

  • disinhibition
  • mental relaxation
  • reduced stress
  • reduced concentration
  • inhibits memory (useful for survivors of trauma)
  • relaxes the muscles
  • dulls pain
  • slower reflexes
  • social lubricant - reduced shyness or anxiety

At moderate doses a person may experience the following:

  • fewer inhibitions
  • more confidence
  • reduced coordination
  • slurred speech
  • intense mood

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