TRANQUILLISERS & SLEEPING TABLETS
Valium, Librium, Ativan, Mogadon, Temazepam

Short Term Effects
Sedation, Calm and Relaxed,
Enhances effects of alcohol, high doses induce sleep.
Can cause irrational/violent behaviour when mixed with alcohol

Long Term Effects
Tolerance.
Psychological dependence,
Withdrawal effects from suddenly stopping are not life threatening but can be extremely distressing.
Can take several months to completely withdraw

DRUGS THAT REDUCE PAIN (also see OPIATES)
Diconal, Physeptone, Temgesic, Palfium, Distalgesic, DF118, Diamorphine

Short Term Effects
Depressed cough reflex, respiration and heart rate.
Blood vessels dilate giving feeling of warmth.
Constipation.
New users often vomit - especially when injected
Sedation with higher doses -stupor or coma with very high doses. Dangerous to mix with alcohol or other depressant

Long Term Effects
Tolerance.
Physical dependence
Psychological dependence
Cramps, tremor, sweating, yawning, sneezing on withdrawal
Effects fade after 7 - 10 days but users can feel washed out for months

DRUGS THAT STIMULATE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Dexedrine Durophet Ritalin Apisate Tenuate

Short Term Effects
Breathing and heart rate speed up, pupils widen, decreased appetite
User feels energetic, more confident, alert and talkative
Prolonged use or higher doses cause anxiety, restlessness, panic, hallucinations and paranoia.
Effects last 3-4 hours

Long Term Effects
Psychological dependence
Withdrawal effects - acute hunger, fatigue, depression, sometimes suicidal.
Amphetamine induced paranoia can take several months to subside Possible cardiovascular problems due to raised blood pressure