Benzodiazepines FS Project by Ashley Collins

Benzodiazepines FS Project by Ashley Collins https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2 Made with an open mind en-us 2017-04-18 14:23:48 UTC 2017-04-24 00:57:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Benzodiazepines 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/166767977 Common Names:
-Xanex
-Ativan
-Tranxene-SD
Scientific Names:
-Alprazolam
-Lorazepam
-Clorazepate

Category: Depressant]]> 2017-04-18 14:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/166767977 Benzodiazepines- How does it affect the body? 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/166771697 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.

]]> 2017-04-18 14:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/166771697 Benzodiazepines- How much is considered deadly 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167267890 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.]]> 2017-04-20 14:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167267890 Benzodiazepines- Symptoms 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167270791 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

]]> 2017-04-20 14:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167270791 Benzodiazepines- Legally obtaining it 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167495559 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. ]]> 2017-04-21 14:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167495559 Benzodiazepines- Health benefits 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167496388 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. ]]> 2017-04-21 14:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167496388 Benzodiazepines- How to test for the drug? 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167500506 The most common way a Forensic Scientist to test for a benzodiazepine is to do a Immunoassay test. ]]> 2017-04-21 14:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167500506 Benzodiazepines- How long it stays in the body and treatments/cures 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167718279 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.]]> 2017-04-23 23:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167718279 Benzodiazepines- Interesting Facts 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167719048 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.]]> 2017-04-23 23:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167719048 Cites used 52625 https://padlet.com/52625/jtp1zvhuljl2/wish/167723457

Ashton, H., Pro. (n.d.). Chapter One:The Benzodiazepines:What they do in the body. Retrieved April 23, 2017, from http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/bzcha01.htm

Benzo Abuse Symptoms, Signs & Effects. (n.d.). Retrieved April 23, 2017, from http://www.ohiohospitalforpsychiatry.com/addiction/benzos/signs-effects-symptoms

Xanax Side Effects in Detail. (n.d.). Retrieved April 23, 2017, from https://www.drugs.com/sfx/xanax-side-effects.html

Toxicology. (n.d.). Retrieved April 23, 2017, from http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/tox/how.html

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