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American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: Benzodiazepines: Side Effects, Abuse Risk & Alternatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the American Family Physician journal assesses and discusses the adverse effects of a class of prescription depressants called benzodiazepines. Learn about dangerous complications and side effects, and also learn about...
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Handout
US Department of Justice

U.s. Drug Enforcement Administration: Benzodiazepines [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the effects of drugs in the benzodiazepine family, names of the drugs and their intended uses, and how the drugs are abused by adolescents.
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Handout
WebMD

Medicine Net: Alprazolam

For Students 9th - 10th
MedicineNet.com provides a fact sheet for the drug alprazolam, also known as Xanax, which is used to treat depression.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Triazolam

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, patients taking triazolam to for short-term insomnia treatment can read about what the drug does and how it affects the body. Read about possible problems associated with the drug, some of which can be prevented through being...
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Other

Internet Mental Health: Chlordiazepoxide

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on chlordiazepoxide, better known by its trade name Librium, provides information about the drug's use and side effects.
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Handout
Other

Internet Mental Health: Alprazolam

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the facts about the antidepressant alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax. Topics include pharmacology, warnings, adverse effects, and overdose.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Diazepam Overdose

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information on treating Valium overdose. Here, read about the symptoms of overdose and how to take immediate action at home in case Valium is accidentally or excessively consumed.
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Other

Healthy Place: Chlordiazepoxide

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet for the drug chlordiazepoxide, which is sold under the brand name Librium, provides information about its usage and side effects.