PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shannon is taking a tranquilizer drug prescribed by her doctor to reduce anxiety. The doctor told her to never take this drug with alcohol because it can be lethal. What type of drug is Shannon taking?
A
MDMA
B
meth
C
opiate
D
barbiturate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Prescription tranquilizers are often prescribed for anxiety relief or to relieve muscle spasms. These include benzodiazepine drugs such as alprazolam (e.g., Xanax®), muscle relaxants such as Soma®, and other prescription tranquilizers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benzodiazepines may be prescribed to treat severe anxiety or severe insomnia, when either is having a significant impact on your daily life. In some cases, doctors may prescribe the benzodiazepine clonazepam to treat panic disorder.

Detailed explanation-3: -The principal minor tranquilizers are the benzodiazepines, among which are diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), and alprazolam (Xanax). These drugs have a calming effect and eliminate both the physical and psychological effects of anxiety or fear.

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