Valium

Minor tranquillisers can induce periods of calmness, relaxation and sleep, and are used to treat anxiety and insomnia. They are prescription only medicines that can normally only be prescribed following a consultation with a doctor. In the club scene, tranquillisers are often used as chill-out drugs, and to help people sleep after taking stimulants. Some people use them to help come down of acid, cocaine, speed or ecstasy after a big night out.

Effects of tranquillisers are:

  • Sedation – they depress the nervous system and ‘slow’ the brain and body down
  • Relief of tension and anxiety – helping the user feel calm and relaxed.
  • Help with insomnia