Benzodiazepines
Nimetazepam (Erimin-5)
Street names: Erimin-5, Erimin, Happy 5
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Strong hypnotic sedation
- Disinhibition, euphoria
⚠Key risks
- Long history of trafficking and violent-crime association in Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia
- Mixed with alcohol it causes blackouts
- Dependence and withdrawal seizures
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sleep, hard to wake
- Staggering
- Slow breathing with alcohol
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimetazepam (Erimin-5) | Prescription-only | Long history of trafficking and violent-crime association in Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia; Mixed with alcohol it causes blackouts | ~$1–$3 per tablet in SE Asia |
| 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 Nimetazepam (Erimin-5) look like?
Small white 5 mg tablets — the classic Southeast Asian party benzo
What are the signs of a Nimetazepam (Erimin-5) overdose?
Deep sleep, hard to wake; Staggering; Slow breathing with alcohol Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Long history of trafficking and violent-crime association in Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.
🔗Sources & further reading
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