Benzodiazepines like Valium, Xanax, Atavan would be like spitting in the ocean to treat this Social path.
They would probably only be used as co therapy or to take the sharp edges off more potent pharmaco therapy.
If he is on something legal, it would probably be one of the newer antidepressants and a major tranquilizer. Benzodiazepines might also be given to help him sleep.
JFK with his Addison’s disease and other disease states often was a semi walking full pharmco life form due to the various potent treatments he got.
The question re legal drugs or street drugs is a valid one with this whack job. If he is using illegal drugs, benzodiazepines can be used to help him come down from highs and in between use of illegal drugs.
If there were ever a candidate for self-medicating he is that candidate. His Chicago buddies surround him and everything can be obtained. “It’s the Chicago Way.” Those same folks would also know when the tipping point has been reached and one of them might be the ‘leaker.’
Good points. I’m thinking a strong dose of xanax for public appearances.