Tranquilizer
by Jacob Loebig
What are tranquilizers?
Tranquilizers affect the central nervous system, they are sedatives , they are grouped together into two categories the first are minor which are basically anti-anxiety, and the major are neurotics, these are used to treat major illness. minors are used to treat anxiety, tension, panic attacks , and insomnia.
How is it taken into the body?
Tranquilizers are almost exclusively ingested in pill or capsule form. They are available by prescription only. and needle (tranquilizer dart).
slang/street names for tranquilizer
Downers,
Sleeping pills,
Candy.
Barbs
Downers
Sleepers
Stumblers
Yellow jackets
Rainbows
Red dolls
Tootsies
affects of tranquilizers
Short-term Effects
Lethargy
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Headaches
Irritability
Skin rashes
- Impaired sexual functioning
- Menstrual irregularities
- Loss of appetite or increased appetite
- Vivid or disturbing dreams
- Menstrual irregularities
Decreased motivation
Signs of Abuse
the person will seem more relaxed, may look weary
there may be lapses of memory and a lowering of inhibitions.
breathing may be slowed.
If you find pill bottles from multiple doctors, this could be a sign of abuse.is Tranquilizer a physical or psychological dependence
psychological addiction
used for calming down or going into a relaxed state
tranquilizers can be psychological and physical dependence
the tranquilizer drug affects your brains neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that help each brain cell communicate with one another
you can have a physical dependence on drugs which is irritability and inability to sleep restfully without the use of them
psychological dependence can be you may not feel you can sleep or relax without the use of them.sites used
ttp://www.dependency.net/learn/tranquilizer
http://www.isate.memphis.edu/tranquilizers.html
http://prevention.gwu.edu/tranquilizers-and-sedatives
Sources:
http://www.narconon.org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-tranquilizer-use.html
Resources:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/rx_drugs_placemat_508c_10052011.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1268024/
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/benzodiazepine-abuse
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/prescription-medications-minor-tranquilizers-and-sleeping-pills
http://higheredcenter.ed.gov/files/page/webinar-4-slides.pdf
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k10NSDUH/2k10Results.htm