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benzedrine is an amphetamine. what am i missing here? or did i use the incorrect slang? don't know, wasn't alive during the 60s. she was on benzedrine, then

by awl130 11y ago

benzedrine is an amphetamine. what am i missing here? or did i use the incorrect slang? don't know, wasn't alive during the 60s. she was on benzedrine, then dexedrine and dexamyl http://randwatch.blogspot.com/2011/03/was-ayn-rand-drug-addict.html http://randwatch.blogspot.com/2011/03/was-ayn-rand-drug-addi...

autoreleasepool 11y ago
Yes, incorrect "slang". Not from the 60's, it's actually very 21st century. Benzos almost universally refers to Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, etc...). Doctors even say Benzos, it's a legitimate abbreviation. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine
- awl130 11y ago
  i stand corrected.
singlow 11y ago
Benzos = Benzodiazepine [1] Bennies = Benzedrine [2] [1]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine [2]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Benzedrine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Benzedrine
- adrusi 11y ago
  I've also heard "bennies" used to refer to diphenhydramine (Benadryl — hence the term). This is used off-label as a sleeping pill in low dosage (causes dependence), as a sex enhancer in medium doses, and as a recreational deliriant in high doses. It's not particularly good for you. Figured it was worth leaving this here in case some SV person tries to find amphetamines on the street by looking for "bennies" and gets the wrong stuff.
  - awl130 11y ago
    nice PSA. good looking out
  - autoreleasepool 11y ago
    Is Benadryl at normal doses bad for you? I occasionally take one to combat insomnia. I'd stop if I found out this wasn't a benign thing to do. As an aside: I've heard on Reddit that taking Benadryl to hallucinate results in a guaranteed nightmare trip. You're exclusively subjected to frightening and disturbing imagery such as giant spiders and shadows monsters. Here's the thread: https://m.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/1fmizz/how_to_trip_safely_on_benadryl/ https://m.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/1fmizz/how_to_trip_saf... Not sure I understand the appeal.
    - greys0ul 11y ago
      Diphenhydramine isn't great for your liver, but occasionally taking a 25-50mg dose shouldn't be an issue unless you have preexisting issues(not a doctor, this isn't medical advice, etc.) As far as spiders, monsters, and whatnot, http://erowid.org http://erowid.org has good write ups in the experiences section for it. I've also heard them called "bennies", but you're probably not getting OTC benadryl off the street, so I can't see there being much confusion.

by awl130 11y ago

autoreleasepool 11y ago

Yes, incorrect "slang". Not from the 60's, it's actually very 21st century. Benzos almost universally refers to Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, etc...). Doctors even say Benzos, it's a legitimate abbreviation. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine

awl130 11y ago
i stand corrected.

singlow 11y ago

Benzos = Benzodiazepine [1] Bennies = Benzedrine [2] [1]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine [2]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Benzedrine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Benzedrine

adrusi 11y ago
I've also heard "bennies" used to refer to diphenhydramine (Benadryl — hence the term). This is used off-label as a sleeping pill in low dosage (causes dependence), as a sex enhancer in medium doses, and as a recreational deliriant in high doses. It's not particularly good for you. Figured it was worth leaving this here in case some SV person tries to find amphetamines on the street by looking for "bennies" and gets the wrong stuff.
- awl130 11y ago
  nice PSA. good looking out
- autoreleasepool 11y ago
  Is Benadryl at normal doses bad for you? I occasionally take one to combat insomnia. I'd stop if I found out this wasn't a benign thing to do. As an aside: I've heard on Reddit that taking Benadryl to hallucinate results in a guaranteed nightmare trip. You're exclusively subjected to frightening and disturbing imagery such as giant spiders and shadows monsters. Here's the thread: https://m.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/1fmizz/how_to_trip_safely_on_benadryl/ https://m.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/1fmizz/how_to_trip_saf... Not sure I understand the appeal.
  - greys0ul 11y ago
    Diphenhydramine isn't great for your liver, but occasionally taking a 25-50mg dose shouldn't be an issue unless you have preexisting issues(not a doctor, this isn't medical advice, etc.) As far as spiders, monsters, and whatnot, http://erowid.org http://erowid.org has good write ups in the experiences section for it. I've also heard them called "bennies", but you're probably not getting OTC benadryl off the street, so I can't see there being much confusion.