Introduction

Tranquilisers are types of depressant drugs used medicinally to treat disorders such as anxiety and insomnia. They work by slowing down the processes of the brain, and can be highly addictive. Minor tranquilisers such as diazepam (e.g. Valium) and oxazepam (e.g. Serapam) are often prescribed by doctors or taken recreationally, despite risks of addiction and other health effects.

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The use of tranquilisers recreationally is outlawed across Australia, due to their highly addictive and dangerous qualities. As such, experts in the medical effects of such drugs are often required in cases involving the sale of tranquilisers, dangerous behaviour as a result of tranquiliser ingestion, or death/injury to tranquiliser users.

Pharmacological/toxicological experts specialising in tranquilisers may be required to provide opinions on:

• Causes of death in tranquiliser users

• The effects of tranquilisers on those involved in crimes or civil disputes

Appropriate sentencing for those with dependencies on tranquilisers

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  • Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
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Relevant Articles Tranquilisers

Minor tranquillisers, or benzodiazepines, are nervous system depressants commonly prescribed to treat anxiety or insomnia. This class of prescription drug is highly addictive and should only be used under supervision of a doctor.

Long‐term benzodiazepine use: Problems for the criminal justice system

Benzodiazepines (BZs) were introduced into clinical practice in the 1960's. The major indications for their use are to treat anxiety, as sedative‐hypnotics, anti‐convulsants, muscle relaxants and pre‐anaesthetics.

Relevant Cases Alramadan v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2007] NSWCCA 322

Expert pharmacologist required to comment on the effect of diazepam ingestion on a victim in a case of rape.

R v Hunt [2003] NSWCCA 301

Case where multiple expert pharmacologists commented on the effect of a man’s oxazepam overdose in the subsequent murder of his partner.

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A sample of our experts in Pharmacology / toxicology - Tranquilisers, diazepam, oxazepam

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