Diazepam (C16H13ClN2O) is used to treat anxiety (short term), muscle spasm, acute alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal, agitation, premedication before surgery and sedation. It is a long acting benzodiazepine, which potentiates the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) throughout the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and anti-epileptic effects. Common side effects include: drowsiness, memory loss, slurred speech, light-headedness, confusion and increased production of saliva. Long term use can result in tolerance, dependence and withdrawal symptoms on dose reduction. Stopping abruptly after long term use can be potentially dangerous. Diazepam was invented by Dr Leo Sternbach, a Polish American chemist (who retired at the age of 95 in 2003) of the company Hoffmann-La Roche in New Jersey, USA, and was released on to the market in 1963. It became extremely popular among health professionals as it was less dangerous than barbiturates that were used for similar purposes previously. Diazepam was the top selling pharmaceutical in USA from 1969 to 1982. There are now 12 different benzodiazepines on the market, from a very short duration of action (<6 hours) to long acting (>24 hours). Diazepam is a drug of potential abuse and national prescribing guidelines recommend its use for short term only to reduce the risk of dependence.
The cache was a camouflaged pill bottle, now a test tube in Wonga park overlooking the cricket pitch at Yandina. You can bring your picnic lunch and make use of the bush crafted tables and seats. If you visit on a Saturday morning, you can also pop in to the markets. New tethered replacement, no room for swaps or pen.
FTF prize is a "happy pill" with a message inside. Please do not swallow!
CONGRATULATIONS to Gullivers Travels54 & Cantcacheus2014 on FTF !!!