How tranquil are tranquilizers?
Drug rehab centers have been alarmed by the increasing number of people who have inadvertently turned a simple medical need to rest or clear their minds of any worries into a disastrous drug addiction. Tranquilizers are defined by experts in drug rehab as those group of drugs that act as brakes in the racing mind, providing calm for sleep-deprived people, or focus for people suffering from anxiety disorders. There are two kinds of tranquilizers. The major tranquilizers, e.g. Haldol, are also known as anti-psychotics and are often administered in mental institutions. Due to the rigidity of the environment, anti-psychotics are seldom abused. The minor tranquilizers, on the other hand, presents a different story. Valium, Xanax and other well-known brand names belong to this group. They are more accessible compared to the anti-psychotics, but can only be purchased if written in a prescription. However, some people find them so calming that they increase their dosages, or worse, visit one h
