Benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion)
Street names: Halcion, Apo-Triazo, halcyon
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Fast, short sleep induction
- Amnesia, disinhibition at higher doses
⚠Key risks
- Rebound insomnia and dependence
- Short half-life → redose compulsion
- Banned briefly in UK/Netherlands over psychiatric adverse events
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Slow breathing with other depressants
- Confusion
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triazolam (Halcion) | Schedule IV | Rebound insomnia and dependence; Short half-life → redose compulsion | ~$1–$5 per 0.25 mg tablet |
| 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 Triazolam (Halcion) look like?
White/blue tablets (0.125/0.25 mg), 'HALCION' imprint
What are the signs of a Triazolam (Halcion) overdose?
Deep sedation; Slow breathing with other depressants; Confusion Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Rebound insomnia and dependence Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.