Question

Differenciate between Narcotics and tranquillisers.

Answer 1

Aspect	Narcotics	Tranquillisers
1. Definition	Drugs that relieve pain and produce sleep or unconsciousness by depressing the central nervous system (CNS).	Drugs that reduce anxiety, stress, and mental tension, bringing about calmness without inducing sleep.
2. Action on CNS	Act as strong depressants of the CNS.	Act as mild depressants of the CNS.
3. Effect on body	Induce drowsiness, pain relief, and addiction on prolonged use.	Induce calmness, relaxation, and relief from anxiety.
4. Addiction potential	Highly addictive and cause physical dependence.	Usually non-addictive if taken in prescribed doses.
6. Examples	Morphine, heroin, codeine, opium.	Valium (diazepam), Librium (chlordiazepoxide), alprazolam.