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B) Minor tranquilizers (Benzodiazepines) <br />1) Used to relieve tension and promote sleep. User becomes sedated <br />2) Side effects are: Apathy — low blood pressure — fainting — chills — rashes <br />blurred vision — slurred speech <br />3) Tolerance and dependence <br />i. Rapidly increasing tolerance — high potential for cross tolerance to other drugs <br />ii. High physical and psychological potential for addiction <br />2) Withdrawal symptoms are severe: anxiety — muscle twitch — <br />headaches — insomnia <br />I. Without medical supervision, withdrawal can be life- threatening <br />ii. Long half -life, some up to 200 hours <br />7.2.5 Work and family related problems <br />A) Excessive absences <br />B) Depression <br />C) Poor production <br />City of Eugene Page 74 DOT/FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Policy <br />September 2010 - Information Packet <br />