Also known as:

Upjohn and Erimin or Nimetazepam


Description

• Depressants are drugs which help a person to calm down and sleep.

• Depressants are usually taken orally by abusers. The drug may also be dissolved in water and then injected into the body. This can cause infections as the drug powder is usually not totally dissolved and it remains under the skin or the vein.


Effects and Dangers

• Loss of consciousness
• Distorted judgement, sight and thinking
• Difficulty in speaking, moving and co-ordinating bodily functions
• Poor memory and concentration


Withdrawal Symptoms

• Anxiety and jittery feelings
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Nausea, vomiting, quickened heart beat, excessive sweating, violent shaking and stomach cramps
• Mental confusion
• Fits


Penalties

Possession or consumption of Nimetazepam:
• Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH

Illegal traffic of Nimetazepam:
• Up to 10 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane

Illegal import or export of Nimetazepam:
•Up to 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane