Benzodiazepines
Metizolam (Desmethyletizolam)
Street names: Desmethyletizolam, Metiz
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Thienodiazepine sedation, roughly half etizolam potency per mg
⚠Key risks
- Users double-dose expecting etizolam strength — then black out on the rebound
- Dependence and withdrawal like other benzos
- Amnesia
✚Overdose signs
- Heavy sedation
- Staggering, slurred speech
- Slow breathing with alcohol/opioids
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metizolam (Desmethyletizolam) | Unscheduled RC; banned in Sweden/UK-adjacent lists | Users double-dose expecting etizolam strength — then black out on the rebound; Dependence and withdrawal like other benzos | ~$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 Metizolam (Desmethyletizolam) look like?
Powder and pellets
What are the signs of a Metizolam (Desmethyletizolam) overdose?
Heavy sedation; Staggering, slurred speech; Slow breathing with alcohol/opioids Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Users double-dose expecting etizolam strength — then black out on the rebound Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.