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These drugs are powerful sedatives also known as Valium, Xanax, Ativan, clonazepam, and Zylazine. When taken together, benzos and opioids increase the risk of overdose and death.
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“Benzo toxcicity or overdose may last for hours and look like extreme sleepiness or passing out, poor balance and movement control, slurred speech, and blackouts or memory loss,” a release said.
“Benzo toxicity on top of an opioid overdose might make a person unconscious for a long time.”
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