Sedatives

Drowsiness, slurred speech, poor concentration, confusion, dizziness, problems with movement and memory, lowered blood pressure, slowed breathing. Sleep medications are sometimes used as date rape drugs.

Risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases from shared needles. Otherwise, long term effects unknown

Further slows heart rate and breathing, which can lead to death.

Must be discussed with a health care provider; withdrawal can cause a serious abstinence syndrome that can be severe including, nausea, vomiting, tremor, incoordination, restlessness, blurred vision, sweating, seizures, and delirium.