TRANQUILIZERS

EFFECTS OF CNS

• It is a depressant

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN

• Act on GABA neurotransmitters (make it stronger)
• GABA neurofunction is to reduce brain activity
• With the addition of tranquilizers there is a
• Greater decrease in activity

EFFECT ON BEHAVIOR

• Inability to sleep without aids
• Confusion
• Irritability and aggression (long term)
• Dulled emotion
• Difficulty concentration

STREET NAMES

• Valium
• Xanax
• Klonopin
• Zopiclone
• Amytal

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT METHODOLOGIES

• Counseling (impatient or outpatient)
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Monitoring snd treating withdrawal symptoms
• (Ex. seizures, tremors, and trouble sleeping

EXTRA INFO!

• Sometimes used to treat
• OCD
• Shizophrenia
• Panic attacks