Psychotropic drugs are medicines that affect our mental and emotional state. They can help treat problems like depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia by changing the brain's chemicals and how it functions. Full definition
Researchers who have studied the use of psychotropic drugs in France say that doctors do not take enough time to search for the causes of anxiety, insomnia and other symptoms of psychological distress. (newscientist.com)
Thérèse Lecomte, one of the authors of the CREDES report, says the study shows «indisputably» that the use of psychotropic drugs in France is much higher than in other countries. (newscientist.com)
Most agree, however, that the reasons for the nation's heavy reliance on psychotropic drugs need to be investigated. (newscientist.com)