Addiction to triazolam (Halcion) can happen in as little as two weeks and may cause severe, potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. Treatment for Halcion addiction may involve medically-supervised detox.
What Is Triazolam (Halcion)?
Triazolam (Halcion) is a potent, short-acting benzodiazepine used to treat insomnia. Halcion is the brand name for triazolam, which is designed to help people who have trouble falling asleep.
Halcion slows brain activity, which can make it easier to fall asleep. Halcion has a short half-life, which means that its effects are felt quickly and it doesn’t stay in the body for very long. Effects from the drug can be felt 15 to 30 minutes after it is taken and only last between two to four hours.
Typically, Triazolam is taken for short periods of seven to 10 days. Individuals should not take triazolam for more than two weeks without first talking to their doctor. Halcion is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and is available by prescription.
Like other benzodiazepines, triazolam may be diverted and used illicitly by individuals seeking its depressant effects. Those buying and selling benzodiazepines on the street may use slang terms, like benzos, tranks, downers, or never pills.