benzos
Sedative drug class
Benzos is informal shorthand for benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive drugs prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
Common benzos include Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin.
They carry risks of dependence and are frequently abused: She got hooked on benzos after her surgery.
The term appears in both medical and street contexts.
Anti-anxiety benzodiazepine
- alprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety disorders
- lorazepamAnti-anxiety sedative medication
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
- ativanBranded sedative medication
klonopin · temazepam · prescription · controlled substance · GABA · anxiolytic · hypnotic · anticonvulsant
State of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- detoxSubstance removal process
- rehabAddiction treatment program
relapse · craving · tapering · seizure risk · cross-tolerance · physical dependence · psychological dependence · substance use disorder
Drug-induced calm state
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- relaxationState of being unwound
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- disinhibitionReduced behavioral restraint
euphoria · muscle relaxation · slurred speech · impaired coordination · blackout · grogginess · calm · tranquility
Conditions causing excessive worry
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- alcohol withdrawalSymptoms from stopping drinking
anesthesia · muscle spasms · agitation · social anxiety · catatonia · psychiatry · emergency medicine
diazepam
Anti-anxiety benzodiazepine
- alprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety disorders
- lorazepamAnti-anxiety sedative medication
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
ativan · klonopin · temazepam · prescription · controlled substance · GABA · anxiolytic · hypnotic · anticonvulsant · muscle relaxant
dependence
State of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- detoxSubstance removal process
rehab · relapse · craving · tapering · seizure risk · cross-tolerance · physical dependence · psychological dependence · substance use disorder · recovery
sedation
Drug-induced calm state
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- relaxationState of being unwound
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
disinhibition · euphoria · muscle relaxation · slurred speech · impaired coordination · blackout · grogginess · calm · tranquility · lethargy
anxiety disorders
Conditions causing excessive worry
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
alcohol withdrawal · anesthesia · muscle spasms · agitation · social anxiety · catatonia · psychiatry · emergency medicine
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- sedativessedative, sedatives, tranq, tranks, tranquilizers
- anxiolyticsanxiolytic, anxiolytics, alprazolam, Xanax, lorazepam
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- addictionsaddiction, drug addiction, alcoholism, nicotine addiction, gambling
benzosstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
amphetamines · uppers · meth · speed · cocaine
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- benzene ringSix-membered carbon cycle