tranquilisers
Anxiety-reducing medications
Tranquilisers is the British spelling of tranquilizers, drugs that reduce anxiety, tension, or agitation.
The term covers two broad categories: minor tranquilisers like benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders, and major tranquilisers (antipsychotics) used to treat severe mental illness.
In veterinary contexts, tranquilisers sedate animals for transport or medical procedures.
The vet administered tranquilisers before the surgery.
Drugs that calm
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- anxiolyticsDrugs reducing pathological worry
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- ValiumBenzodiazepine brand name
Xanax · diazepam · lorazepam · prescription · medication · pills · tablets · dosage
Persistent apprehensive distress
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- calmingInducing a settled state
relaxation · preoperative · anaesthesia · psychiatric · withdrawal · seizures · muscle spasms · alcohol detox
Handheld pointed projectile
- captureTake into custody
- immobilisationPreventing all movement
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
ketamine · animal control · zoo · safari · tagging · relocation · rhinoceros · elephant
Compulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
abuse · black market · roofies · date rape · spiking · tolerance · detox · rehabilitation
sedatives
Drugs that calm
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- anxiolyticsDrugs reducing pathological worry
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
Valium · Xanax · diazepam · lorazepam · prescription · medication · pills · tablets · dosage · pharmacology
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
calming · relaxation · preoperative · anaesthesia · psychiatric · withdrawal · seizures · muscle spasms · alcohol detox · panic attacks
dart
Handheld pointed projectile
- captureTake into custody
- immobilisationPreventing all movement
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
sedation · ketamine · animal control · zoo · safari · tagging · relocation · rhinoceros · elephant · large mammals
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- withdrawalAct of taking away
recreational · abuse · black market · roofies · date rape · spiking · tolerance · detox · rehabilitation · illegal
tranquilisersstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
uppers · amphetamines · cocaine · speed · methamphetamine