Tranquilisers are manmade prescription drugs to treat anxiety, epilepsy and sleeplessness.
They are controlled under the 'Medicines Act' and are legal only if prescribed by a doctor.
Tranquilisers are usually swallowed as pills but they can be crushed into a powder and injected or dissolved.
They should never be mixed with other depressant drugs such as alcohol or heroin.
There are several side effects: lethargy; forgetfulness; loss of co-ordination. The effects begin after 10-15 minutes and can last up to 6 hours.
Tranquilisers are often taken by addicts to bring them 'down' after taking stimulants such as cocaine. They can also be a replacement for heroin.
Risks include: overdose if taken with alcohol; addiction; accidents as the central nervous system slows down reactions.
Tranquilisers are prescription only drugs. Without a prescription they are illegal and become a Class C drug. Possession can carry a maximum prison sentence of 2 years. Supplying can carry a maximum sentence of 14 years. Both punishments can also carry an unlimited fine.
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Tranquilisers are manmade prescription drugs to treat anxiety, epilepsy and sleeplessness.
They are controlled under the 'Medicines Act' and are legal only if prescribed by a doctor.
Tranquilisers are usually swallowed as pills but they can be crushed into a powder and injected or dissolved.
They should never be mixed with other depressant drugs such as alcohol or heroin.
There are several side effects: lethargy; forgetfulness; loss of co-ordination. The effects begin after 10-15 minutes and can last up to 6 hours.
Tranquilisers are often taken by addicts to bring them 'down' after taking stimulants such as cocaine. They can also be a replacement for heroin.
Risks include: overdose if taken with alcohol; addiction; accidents as the central nervous system slows down reactions.
Tranquilisers are prescription only drugs. Without a prescription they are illegal and become a Class C drug. Possession can carry a maximum prison sentence of 2 years. Supplying can carry a maximum sentence of 14 years. Both punishments can also carry an unlimited fine.
For more information order our leaflets on drugs from resources.