Benzodiazepine
( BZO )
| Cut-Off Levels (ng/mL) | Window of Detection |
|---|---|
| 200, 300, 500 ng/mL (Urine) | 2hr. - 4 Days (Urine) |
| 50, 300 ng/mL (Saliva) | 1 - 2 Days (Saliva) |
What are Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are prescription only central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. They can cause sedation and hypnosis.
How is it Used?
Benzodiazepine can only be obtained, legally, with a prescription from a licensed medical practitioner and is most often given in tablet form to be taken orally. The drug has gained popularity in recreational use and where users will sometimes crush the tablet to be insufflated nasally, injected, or inhaled when burned.
What Does it Look Like?
Benzodiazepine comes in tablet form in a variety of shapes and colors. Some popular brand names include Xanax, Ativan and Kolonpin.
Common Symptoms
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Amnesia
Irritability
Vidid Dreams
Shallow Respiration
Dilated Pupils
Week and Rapid Pulse
Coma
Death
What Are the Effects?
Benzodiazepines suppress the central nervous system causing sever drowsiness and sleepiness. Amnesia and spouts of memory lapse are common among users and these effects are increased with larger doses.
Legal Status
Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.
