Trademark for chlorpromazine.Within weeks he committed suicide by taking a huge overdose of his prescribed Thorazine....
For some 40 years before, medications like Thorazine, Haldol, and Mellaril were given to patients with schizophrenia or psychosis to silence their voices and calm their agitation.
And, just so you'll know, Justin hasn't been on Thorazine since he's been here.
Origin
1950s: formed from elements of the systematic name.