Benzodiazepines can be taken.
Benzodiazepine . Benzodiazepines can be taken in overdoses and can cause dangerous deep unconsciousness . However , they are less toxic than their predecessors , the barbiturates , and death rarely results when a benzodiazepine is the only drug taken . Benzodiazepines are commonly misused and taken in combination with other drugs of abuse . Benzodiazepine use disorder , also called misuse or abuse , is the use of benzodiazepines without a prescription , often for recreational purposes , which poses risks of dependence , withdrawal and other long-term effects . When used recreationally benzodiazepines are usually administered orally but sometimes they are taken intranasally or intravenously .