ZOPICLONE
Zopiclone (Zimovane)
Zopiclone is used
to help people with insomnia (inability to sleep). Although not a benzodiazepine
(a type of tranquilliser) it acts on the same areas of the brain as this
drug, hence its use in similar ways - for its calming effects. Illicit
users sometimes take them with other drugs, such as tranquillisers and
heroin. This is a practice that can cause people to pass out and overdose
if taken in large doses. Like all drugs with calming effects, it can get
over-used (see dependency), with or without a prescription from the doctor.
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