Tranquilizers Medical doctors hand out millions of prescriptions for tranquilizing drugs. Like alcohol, most of them are depressants that interfere with mental function and carry strong risks of addiction. In my opinion these are all dangerous drugs. Most doctors who prescribe them and most patients who take them do not understand their effects or appreciate their dangers.
Benzodiazepine addiction is one of the most difficult forms of drug dependence to treat.
I never prescribe these tranquilizers, but I do recommend a few natural substances. Spearmint and chamomile teas are both mildly relaxing. You can drink as much of them as you want. Tincture of passionflower is available at herb and health food stores. The dose is one dropperful in a little water up to four times a day as needed.