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