Historically, the term referred to special military units controlled by the military intelligence service GRU (Spetsnaz GRU). It also describes special purpose units, or task forces of other ministries (such as the Ministry of Emergency Situations' special rescue unit) in post-Soviet countries.
A list of benzodiazepine drugs include: 1  Klonopin (clonazepam). 2  Xanax (alprazolam). 3  Librium (chlordiazepoxide). 4  Valium (diazepam). 5  Ativan (lorazepam).6  Doral (quazepam). 7  Halcion(triazolam). 8  Rohypnol (flunitrazepam).his type of drug is available in many forms, including tablet, capsule and liquid, and there is also an injectable form. A list of benzodiazepine drugs include: 1  Klonopin (clonazepam). 2  Xanax (alprazolam). 3  Librium (chlordiazepoxide). 4  Valium (diazepam). 5  Ativan (lorazepam). 6  Doral (quazepam). 7  Halcion(triazolam).
A class of drugs known as benzodiazepines has largely replaced barbiturates for both medical and recreational use. Benzodiazepines have less severe side effects and are not as likely to result in accidental overdose as barbiturates. Examples of benzodiazepines include Valium and Ativan. Fast facts on barbiturates.