Effects of Barbiturates and Benzodiazepine (Tranquilizer) Abuse
Some of the effects of barbiturate and benzodiazepine abuse are:
- Sleepiness and deep sleep
- Slurred speech
- Poor coordination and falling
- Poor thought processes
- Weak comprehension
- Memory difficulty
- Poor judgement
- Mood swings
- Involuntary jerking of the eyes
- Constricted pupils
- Slowed breathing rate
- Addiction
- Death if combined with alcohol
- Possible overdose, leading to death
Effects of Opioid Analgesic (Painkiller) Abuse
Some of the effects of abusing opioid analgesics, or painkillers, are:
- Temporary sense of well-being
- Lack of interest or depression
- Drowsiness
- Light-headedness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Drooling or nodding
- Constipation
- Flushing of the skin
- Itchy skin or skin rash
- Depressed breathing
- Addiction
- Liver or pancreas damage
- Possible overdose, leading to death
