What’s happening on the streets with benzos?

Did you know benzodiazepines (benzos) were implicated in over 70% of Scotland’s drug-related deaths? Benzos are widely used in Scotland, and this has a significant impact on people and their communities.

Scottish Drugs Forum has put together this thought-provoking course that covers the effects of benzos and harm reduction techniques. We will also tell you about the most recent street benzo trends.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recall the current and emerging trends including street and unlicensed benzodiazepines
• Identify the physical and psychological effects of benzodiazepines
• Understand harm reduction techniques for people who use benzodiazepines