Where do benzodiazepines come from?
All drugs in this family are chemical compounds that are made in the laboratories of pharmaceutical companies. What do benzodiazepines look like? Benzodiazepines are usually in the form of tablets or capsules, in various colours, which are taken orally. A few of them are also prepared as a solution for injection. Who uses benzodiazepines? Although use of these drugs has declined in recent years, they are still one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK. Women are prescribed benzodiazepines twice as often as men, and a large proportion of these drugs are prescribed to older adults. Non-medical use of benzodiazepines does occur, especially among people who abuse other drugs. Some people who abuse other drugs use benzodiazepines to enhance the effect of other sedative drugs, such as opioids and alcohol, or to ease the agitation of drugs that have stimulant effects, such as ecstasy or cocaine. Taking benzodiazepines in combination with other drugs can be dangerous. Even though women
