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 Tranquillisers

  RISKS
 Tranquilisers

• Tranquillisers slow down reactions, making accidents more likely.

• Dependent users trying to quit may suffer panic attacks, anxiety, depression and insomnia which may last for months.

• Injecting crushed tablets or the contents of capsules is VERY DANGEROUS. It can cause serious damage to the skin, veins and other parts of the body, increases the risk of overdose and can be LETHAL.

• Sharing injecting equipment puts users at risk of dangerous infections like HIV and hepatitis.

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