Question

Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?
A. Morphine
B. Valium
C. Amphetamines
D. Hashish

Answer 1

The drug belongs to the benzodiazepine family. The other name for it is Diazepam. Bezodiazepines, also called benzos, belongs to a class of psychoactive drugs. The first drug of this class was made available by Hoffman-La Roche in 1960. The core structure of this drug is the fusion of a benzene ring and diazepine ring.

Step by step answer: Valium, also known as diazepam, typically produces a calming effect on mind. It is used to treat conditions such as anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, muscle spasm, trouble sleeping, restless leg syndrome and benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Valium has trade names such as diazepam and valtoco. Side effects of this drug include sleepiness and trouble with coordination.

Additional Information: Morphine is an opioid pain reliever used to treat pain. It causes mild respiratory depression, analgesia and euphoria upon administration.
Amphetamines are effective stimulators of the central nervous system which causes feelings of euphoria. In some of the cases hash consumption has also been associated with schizophrenia.

Note: Valium can be administered orally, inserted into rectum, injected into muscle or a vein and used as a nasal spray. Mechanism of action of the Valium is by increasing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).