Benzodiazepines: "Downers".

I. Initially, Benzodiazepines, such as sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs, were rather easy to get. Doctors often prescribed Benzodiazepines if a person had personal or social problems such as grief, relationship difficulty, sexual assault, work related stress, domestic violence, coping with babies or children, difficulty with school work, and alcohol dependency or living with someone with alcohol dependency. But as we become more aware of the health hazards and abuse potential of these drugs, regulations …

…Loss of Balance, Loss of Memory, Muscular aches and pain, Nausea, Nightmares, Panic Attacks, Rapid Mood changes, Restlessness, Severe Headaches, Shaking, Seeing spots before eyes, Sore eyes, Sweating, Tightness in Chest, and Tightness in Head. VII. So, although an overdose or dependency risk isn't as high in Benzodiazepines, the danger is still there and important to be aware of. Sometimes, we have to just learn to take care of ourselves, without relying on chemical help.