Benzodiazepines are a type of

anti-anxiety. While anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations, some people have abnormally high levels of anxiety that can interfere with daily life. For these people, benzodiazepines can help bring their feelings under control. Act benzodiazepines on the central nervous system, produce sedation and muscle relaxation, and less anxious. Benzodiazepines are often victims of violence. Abuse of benzodiazepines is related in part to the toxic effects they produce and their availability. Death and serious illness rarely result from benzodiazepine abuse alone. However, they are often taken with alcohol or other drugs. The combination of alcohol and benzodiazepines can be dangerous.

Causes and symptoms of benzodiazepine

At normal or regular doses, benzodiazepines relieve anxiety and insomnia. Benzodiazepines in overdose causes side effects such as drowsiness or dizziness. High doses of benzodiazepines can cause more serious side effects. Signs and symptoms of acute toxicity or overdose may include drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, slurred speech, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing and even coma.

Signs of chronic drug abuse can be very specific, and include changes in appearance and behavior that affect relationships and job performance. Warning signs in children include sudden changes in mood or the deterioration of school performance. Chronic abuse of benzodiazepines can cause symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, headache, and weakness.

Monitoring and testing of benzodiazepines

Drug Abuse ° benzodiazepines can be detected with the test saliva drug.

· Drug urine screens are used to find levels of benzodiazepine dependence. Laboratory tests can detect many commonly abused drugs, including benzodiazepines (but may not be able to find them all). The urine test do not show a certain level or amount of drugs taken. However, it is difficult to find the level of benzodiazepine dependence as it varies from person.

· In the case of an overdose of benzodiazepines, the emergency department, the patient will be placed on a monitor to assess heart rate, blood pressure and pulse oximetry. An IV line will be launched. Oxygen is given if the patient has shortness of breath or has a reduced level of consciousness.