First published in 1991, Understanding Tranquilliser Use brings together research from seven social science disciplines. Its contributors, representing a range of European countries as well as the United States, examine how the social sciences can provide a valuable framework for deepening our understanding of tranquilliser dependence and long-term use.

These studies are complemented by responses from practitioners in psychiatry, general practice, and health policy, underscoring the practical relevance of the issues explored. The result is a critical, systematic, and distinctly multidisciplinary examination of the effects of minor tranquilliser use in an international context. With its innovative approach, the collection remains relevant to both clinicians and researchers and will be of immediate interest to students of health-related issues.