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Recently, the drug known as Happy 5 or erimin has been under the spotlight. At first glance, this drug does have a pretty interesting name. In fact, the fact is far from that. Happy 5 is a drug that can cause addiction, dangerous side effects such as excessive anxiety and fast heartbeat, to death.
Is it Happy 5 or erimin drugs?
Happy 5 or erimin is a type of strong drug for psychological disorders with the generic name nimetazepam. This drug developed in Japan and China belongs to the benzodiazepine group. Initially, the drug nimetazepam was prescribed for patients with sleep disorders such as insomnia and muscle spasms. The way nimetazepam works is to slow down the activity of the central nervous system in the brain.
However, usually a new doctor will prescribe this drug only if the patient does not respond to other types of drugs. In other words, this drug will only be given if forced, cannot be arbitrary and must be under the supervision of a doctor.
The dangers of abusing Happy 5
Like other benzodiazepine drugs, erimin is often misused as a drug, especially in Asian countries including Indonesia. Many people abuse erimin because this drug can provide a unique sensation, which is calm and relaxed.
In fact, even with a doctor's supervision and even a low dose of this drug is actually quite dangerous. Happy 5 or erimin side effects include:
- Stomach ache
- A rash appears on the skin
- Dazed
- Dizzy
- Tremor (shaking)
- Diarrhea
Meanwhile, if someone takes Happy 5 as a drug (consumed without a doctor's prescription and the dosage is excessive), of course it can lead to dependence. What's more, when used in high doses, this drug can have deadly side effects.
If people who are accustomed to consuming it skip or reduce the dose of the drug, a withdrawal reaction appears (withdrawal) alias withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms that arise from withdrawal from erimin are:
- Excessive anxiety
- Restless, nervous, and unable to calm down
- Nausea and vomiting
- The heart beats fast
- Excessive sweating
- Severe shaking
- Stomach cramps
- Dazed and unable to think
- Convulsions
- Dead
In addition to the various dangers above, long-term consumption of Happy 5 or erimin has been shown in a number of studies to increase the risk of various types of cancer and a weakened immune system. People who take long-term nimetazepam are also more prone to severe side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
So, instead of feeling happy alias happy, these drugs actually cause serious threats to the body to the life of a person. If you or someone you know experiences the symptoms above or is abusing any form of nimetazepam, see a doctor immediately and contact the nearest rehabilitation center.
