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Z-drugs are a group of hypnotic nonbenzodiazepine drugs with effects similar to [[benzodiazepines]], which are used in the treatment of insomnia, and most of whose names start with the letter "Z". 

==History and culture==
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Z-drugs emerged in the late 1980's to early 1990's, with [[Zopiclone]] approved by the British National Health Service in 1989, soon followed by [[Zolpidem]].

==Chemistry==
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==Pharmacology==
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There are 3 primary groups of Z-drugs that are listed below
*Imidazopyridines ([[Zolpidem]])
*Pyrazolopyrimidines ([[Zaleplon]])
*Cyclopyrrolones ([[Zopiclone]] & [[Eszopiclone]])

==Subjective effects==
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{{effects/physical|
*'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Respiratory depression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Dizziness]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Motor control loss]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Vasoconstriction]]
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{{effects/cognitive|
*'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Thought deceleration]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Cognitive euphoria]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]''' - This effect is typically much stronger than [[Benzodiazepines]], and can be extremely dangerous to the user and people around the user (See Toxicity and harm potential)
*'''[[Effect::Information processing suppression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Emotionality suppression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Time distortion]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Language suppression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Delusions]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Sleepwalking]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Suicidal ideation]]'''
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{{effects/visual|
*'''[[Effect::Acuity suppression]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Drifting]]'''
*'''[[Effect::Internal hallucinations]]'''
*'''[[Effect::External hallucinations]]'''

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==Medical use==
Z-drugs are often prescribed to treat insomnia.

==Toxicity and harm potential==
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Z-drugs are known for dangerous and bizarre behavioral changes. This makes z-drugs very dangerous, as the behavior changes can result in violence, [[Suicidal ideation]], and a complete loss of inhibition. They can also put the user in a sleepwalking-like state. To lessen the likelihood of these behavioral changes, one should take a light dose when using recreational, and avoid being around other people while under the influence of a z-drug. 

It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this substance.

===Tolerance and addiction potential===
Z-drugs are extremely addictive with a high potential for abuse, similar to [[Benzodiazepines]].

===Dangerous interactions===
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==See also==
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Benzodiazepine]]
*[[Zopiclone]]

==External links==
*[[wikipedia:Z-drug|Z-drug (Wikipedia)]]

==Literature==

==References==
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