Benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Restoril / Normison)
Street names: Restoril, Normison, Euhypnos, Jellies, Eggs
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Hypnotic: sleep induction within 30 min
- Anxiolysis, muscle relaxation
⚠Key risks
- THE injecting benzo: UK's 1990s 'jellies' epidemic — temazepam gel injected, causing limb ischemia, gangrene, amputations
- Dependence within 2-4 weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures)
- Hanging-over impairment: falls, driving deaths in older users
- Mixing with opioids/alcohol: respiratory depression
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Slow breathing with other depressants
- Slurred speech, ataxia
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temazepam (Restoril / Normison) | Schedule IV | THE injecting benzo: UK's 1990s 'jellies' epidemic — temazepam gel injected, causing limb ischemia, gangrene, amputations; Dependence within 2-4 weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures) | ~$1–$5 per capsule diverted |
| 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 Temazepam (Restoril / Normison) look like?
Gelatin capsules 7.5–30 mg (the famous UK 'yellow/blue eggs'); tablets
What are the signs of a Temazepam (Restoril / Normison) overdose?
Deep sedation; Slow breathing with other depressants; Slurred speech, ataxia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE injecting benzo: UK's 1990s 'jellies' epidemic — temazepam gel injected, causing limb ischemia, gangrene, amputations Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.