It is the classic way in which acute alcohol intoxication may affect a person.

edit ChemistryLorazepam is synthesized according to a scheme containing some of the same elements for the synthesis of chlordiazepoxide and oxazepam. The injectable solution comes in 1 mL ampoules containing 2 mg or 4 mg lorazepam. Ativan should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. edit PharmacokineticsLorazepam is highly protein bound and is extensively metabolised into pharmacologically inactive metabolites. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Lorazepam, similar to other benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines causes impairments in body balance and standing steadiness in individuals who wake up at night or the next morning. After four to six months of regular benzodiazepine use, there is little evidence of continued efficacy. Clinical example: Diazepam has long been a drug of choice for status epilepticus: Its high lipid solubility means it gets absorbed with equal speed whether given intravenously, orally, or rectally (non-intravenous routes are convenient in non-hospital settings). Symptoms may recur and treatment for some days may be necessary. Before taking Ativan, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.