Taking as little as 0.5 milligrams of clonazolam can put a person at risk of suffering from the effects of the drug for several hours. The health risks associated with taking the drug are consistent with the risks associated with taking other potent opioids, such as fentanyl. Taking doses greater than 0.5 mg may cause an overdose of benzodiazepines in some people. Effects include sedation or drowsiness, confusion, slow breathing, and loss of consciousness. Long-term use of clonazolam has been shown to cause altered mental state, hypotension and changes in heart rate, according to a recent study. Other risks of taking clonazolam include slower cognitive response and coordination, and brain damage. Clonazolam is illegal in the United States and is an Appendix I drug in the states of Virginia and Minnesota. According to a report from the University of Washington, benzodiazepines of conception like clonazolam usually come in pills that resemble the appearance of Xanax. Clonazolam is not legal in the United States. In Minnesota and Virginia, it is considered a List I drug alongside heroin and LSD.

Using any amount of clonazolam can be extremely dangerous as it is unregulated and may contain harmful ingredients and other medications such as fentanyl. Benzodiazepines such as clonazolam interact with a brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which plays an important role in many bodily processes, including sleep and mood. Changes in GABA activity in the brain are what trigger the effects caused by clonazolam. Physical dependence on clonazolam is characterized by a number of withdrawal symptoms that can occur if you suddenly stop using this drug after regular use. Clonazolam withdrawal symptoms are the same as those produced by other benzodiazepines and include nausea, vomiting and headache. If you or a loved one needs treatment for clonazolam addiction, contact the recovery team at (800) 817-1247. The recovery team offers medical detoxification and a wide range of therapies and rehabilitation programs that can help you or your loved one fully and safely recover from clonazolam addiction. We welcome patients from all walks of life, including veterans, first responders and business people who wish to maintain their careers and anonymity during addiction treatment.

Counselling and behavioral therapy can help you recover from clonazolam addiction. These therapies are offered as part of an addiction rehabilitation program that lasts at least 30 days in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Common therapies offered in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs include cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, relapse prevention training and family therapy. Dual diagnostic therapy is also available for people with a concurrent mental disorder such as bipolar disorder, depression or PTSD. Medical detoxification is always the first step in treating clonazolam addiction in a detoxification center. Your treatment team will put you on a rejuvenation schedule where you will need to replace your usual dose of clonazolam with an equivalent dose of diazepam and gradually reduce your dose over several weeks. Your detox treatment will be completed when you run out of clonazolam withdrawal symptoms. The synthesis of clonazolam was first reported in 1971.

It has been described as the most active ingredient in the series tested. [2] [3] Clonazolam is considered highly effective, and concerns have been raised that it and flubromazolam may pose comparatively higher risks than other benzodiazepines by conception due to their ability to produce high sedation and amnesia at oral doses as low as 0.5 mg or 500 micrograms (μg). [4] It is reported that there is a medium-long onset of action (20 to 60 minutes). In terms of chemistry, clonazolam is fused with a triazole ring. A triazole is a compound that has two carbon atoms and three nitrogen atoms. This psychoactive substance is significantly stronger than most other benzodiazepines and can trigger amnesia and overdose when used in doses greater than 0.5 mg. According to a 2015 study published in Australian Prescriber, anyone who uses benzodiazepines for more than three to four weeks is likely to have withdrawal symptoms if the use is abruptly stopped. However, this time can be shortened with the use of clonazolam, since this drug is much stronger than other benzodiazepines. Get emergency medical help immediately if you or someone else experiences any of the above symptoms after using clonazolam.

Unlike an opioid overdose, which can be reversed with naloxone, a benzodiazepine overdose cannot always be reversed and can lead to death. Anyone who uses clonazolam is at risk of overdose. This drug is not safe to use at every dosage stage, and higher doses of more than 0.5 mg can lead to death. The effects of clonazolam are similar to those of other benzodiazepines, such as anxiolysis, disinhibition, lethargy, muscle relaxation and euphoria. Although no dose of clonazolam is considered “safe” due to its lack of research and extreme efficacy, doses above 0.5 mg can cause benzodiazepine overdose in some people. The effects of benzodiazepine overdose include sedation, confusion, inadequate breathing, loss of consciousness and death. Since addiction can occur in a short time or even at a high initial dose, withdrawal symptoms (including seizures and death) can occur acutely after the poisoning phase. Sedatives like clonazolam are respiratory sedatives that can slow or stop your breathing. Unfortunately, they can also slow or stop your heart rate. The therapies you receive in drug rehabilitation depend mainly on the reasons why you started using clonazolam in the first place.

For example, if you started taking clonazolam to cope with stress, your treatment may include stress management training that teaches you how to manage stress in healthier ways, such as through exercise or meditation. If you have started using clonazolam to cope with a mental disorder, your treatment may include dual-diagnosis therapy that teaches you to give up medication while living with your mental illness. People who regularly use clonazolam may develop a tolerance to the drug, which means they eventually need higher amounts to feel its effects. Over time, a person who continues to use clonazolam may become physically dependent on it and experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop abruptly. It is an Appendix I drug in Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oregon and is not approved by the FDA for human consumption. Virginia state law has stated that all of the following drugs are now Schedule I: clonazolam, etizolam, flualprazolam, flubromazolam, and flubromazepam. [10] Minnesota declared clonazolam a List I drug in August 2020. Clonazolam withdrawal symptoms are the same as benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms. You will likely experience these symptoms if you suddenly stop using clonazolam after becoming physically dependent on it. The clonazolam you use may have additional effects than the above, especially when mixed with other substances such as opioids and stimulants.

The effects of clonazolam can be unpredictable, as the type of ingredients and their amounts can vary from batch to batch. Avoid using clonazolam if possible, as you will never know exactly what is in this medicine if you buy it from street vendors. Again, clonazolam is extremely addictive. It`s important not to judge anyone who has become addicted, especially since so many addictions start with self-medication (or even a prescription for another benzodiazepine). Overdoses of clonazolam can be treated with flumazenil, but because clonazolam is so strong, it sometimes requires a higher dose. These withdrawal symptoms can begin between one and seven days after the last dose of clonazolam and last from two to eight weeks or more. Factors that can affect the duration of clonazolam withdrawal include the amount used, the frequency of use of clonazolam and whether it has been used with other substances such as alcohol or opioids. Other factors that can affect the clonazolam withdrawal schedule include metabolism, level of physical activity, and diet.

The cognitive effects of clonazolam are thought to be primarily amnesian, but also include most of the other effects typical of benzodiazepines. Clonazolam is thought to cause “power outages” at a higher rate than other benzodiazepines. According to a 2020 study published in Forensic Science International, this benzodiazepine derivative and research chemical is a psychoactive substance without medical use. The study also mentions that clonazolam is currently being abused by people who are experimenting with new psychoactive drugs. The synthesis of clonazolam was first reported in 1971 and the drug was described as the most active compound in the series tested. [6] [7] Very little is known about this substance, but it has recently become readily available through online suppliers of research chemicals where it is sold as a synthetic drug. [5] [6] Due to its extremely high efficiency, it is often found on blotting paper or in volumetric dosed solutions. Taking raw clonazolam powder is dangerous because of its microgram efficiency and the ease with which it can lead to power outages of several days. The goal of drug detox is to minimize your withdrawal symptoms and the risk of complications while making you feel as comfortable as possible.