Benzodiazepines

A sedative drug class that includes prescribed medicines and substances found in illicit supplies. Dependence and overdose risks increase when these drugs are combined with other depressants.

Evidence as of 2026-06-09

Sources

1. Benzodiazepines — Health Canada; publication date unspecified
2. Other drugs - the current situation in Europe — European Union Drugs Agency; 2026-06-09

Historical and attributed reference. A source mention is not proof of current activity.