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1- most common prescribed medication in the United States.
2- There's over 2,000 different kinds but only 15 are used and prescribed in the United States.

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Benzodiazepines- How long it stays in the body and treatments/cures

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Benzodiazepines- How long it stays in the body and treatments/cures

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There are no cures or treatments to an overdose besides addiction therapy. Benzodiazepines stay in a person's system anywhere from 2-28 days depending on how much they took.

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Benzodiazepines- How to test for the drug?

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Benzodiazepines- How to test for the drug?

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The most common way a Forensic Scientist to test for a benzodiazepine is to do a Immunoassay test.

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Benzodiazepines have a good amount of health benefits for a certain amount of people. Benzodiazepines are prescribed only for people who have an anxiety disorder, troubles sleeping like insomnia, and can also be prescribed for depression. Therefore it can make someone less anxious, happier and get a better night's sleep.

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In order to get a hold of benzodiazepines you have to be prescribed to one. You can not just go to the store and legally pick up benzodiazepines without a prescription from a legal doctor.

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Symptoms of overdose:
-drowsiness and sedation
-confusion
-dizziness
-blurred vision
-weakness
-poor judgement
-slurred speech
-poor coordination
-coma
-death

Symptoms of low toxicity level:
-feeling anxious in the early morning
-drowsiness
-decreased/increased appetite
- weight gain/loss
-watering mouth
-irregular menstrual cycle

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Benzodiazepines- How much is considered deadly

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Benzodiazepines- How much is considered deadly

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Taking a single kind of benzodiazepine can not actually be deadly, they're a pretty safe drug to take. However if you mix a couple benzodiazepines or mix one with an opiate like vicodin then that very well could end up deadly with a small dose.

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Benzodiazepines- How does it affect the body?

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Benzodiazepines- How does it affect the body?

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Nervous System:
It affects the nervous system by blocking the neuron receptors and not allowing them to let the brain stay calm for people with anxiety.
Endocrine System:
It affects the endocrine system by taking the pill in general. The endocrine system is in charge of the 'fight or flight' response and benzos slow down and weaken that response.

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Common Names:
-Xanex
-Ativan
-Tranxene-SD
Scientific Names:
-Alprazolam
-Lorazepam
-Clorazepate

Category: Depressant