Benzodiazepines
Deschloroetizolam
Street names: Etizolam metabolite RC, DCE
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Etizolam-like sedation and anti-anxiety effect
⚠Key risks
- Active metabolite of etizolam sold directly — potency misjudged
- Blackouts and compulsive redosing
- Withdrawal seizures
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme sedation
- Amnesia
- Respiratory depression with opioids
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschloroetizolam | Unscheduled RC; thienodiazepine | Active metabolite of etizolam sold directly — potency misjudged; Blackouts and compulsive redosing | ~$1–$3 per pellet |
| Diazepam | Schedule IV | Dependence in 2–4 weeks of daily use; Dangerous withdrawal (seizures) — never stop cold turkey | ~$1–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk); Counterfeit 'bars' increasingly contain fentanyl or bromazolam | ~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar |
| Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence and withdrawal seizures; Rebound anxiety between doses | ~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet |
| Clonazepam (Rivotril/Klonopin 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Long half-life — dependence builds silently; Withdrawal can last months | ~$1–$5 per 2 mg tablet |
| Nitrazepam (Nipam 5 mg) | Schedule IV | Morning 'hangover' impairment; Dependence and falls in older users | ~$1–$4 per 5 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Deschloroetizolam look like?
Powder, pellets and blotters
What are the signs of a Deschloroetizolam overdose?
Extreme sedation; Amnesia; Respiratory depression with opioids Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Active metabolite of etizolam sold directly — potency misjudged Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.