Halcion, also known as triazolam, is a quick-acting benzodiazepine that is used to treat moderate-severe sleep disorders. The drug shares similar characteristics to Xanax, but it is not used to treat anxiety due to its short half-life and how powerful the drug is. It is commonly used to induce sleep prior to minor medical procedures under a doctor’s supervision. When used in this fashion, it is a beneficial drug.Halcion is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, and it shares this group with other substances like barbiturates, alcohol, and other sleep aids. Depressants can cause an array of adverse effects that range from tolerance to addiction, and that is why the medication is only used for a short period of time.The drug works as you’d expect from benzos, and targets GABA receptors. GABA is a neurotransmitter known as gamma-Aminobutyric acid, and it is a natural chemical produced in the brain that reduces neuron activity and blocks nerve impulses for anxiety, stress, or fear. Halcion increases the production of GABA within the brain and causes the user to feel sleepy, calm, and relaxed. These are all the ingredients to help someone fall right asleep. As mentioned above, it is a fast-acting drug that can produce effects in as little as 10 minutes.Unfortunately, prolonged usage of Halcion can lead to devastating withdrawal effects.