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Depressants. Alcohol is an example.
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Alcohol effect on the central nervous system?
Temporarily slows actions of the nervous system.
What slows down the central nervous system?
Heroin
What does alcohol do to the central nervous system?
It relaxes and slows its actions.
What is the drug that slows down the activity of the central nervous system?
A drug that slows down the activity of the central nervous system is called a depressant. Examples of depressants are Xanax, Librium and Amytal.
Alcohol is a depresent?
Yes. It depresses or slows down the central nervous system.
Does alcohol stimulate the central nervous system?
No. the consumption of alcohol slows the functioning of the CNS. That's what it means to say that alcohol is a depressant. It slows of depresses the functioning of the body although it can elevate the mood.
What is the drug that slows down the activity of the nervous system?
A drug that slows down the activity of the central nervous system is called a depressant. Examples of depressants are Xanax, Librium and Amytal.
What slows down the functioning of the Central Nervous System?
Depressant drugs and some illnesses.
Why is heroin classified as a depressant?
Heroin is a central nervous system depressant meaning that it depresses (slows down) your central nervous system functions, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, ect.
What is dichloralphenazone?
Dichloralphenazone is a general sedative-hypnotic that slows central nervous system (CNS) function, causing relaxation and pain relief.
What does dichloralphenazone do?
Dichloralphenazone is a general sedative that slows down central nervous system (CNS) function, causing relaxation and minor pain relief.
Tranquilizers and barbiturates fit into which drug category?
Valium, Xanax, and other depressants that work by reducing the function of the Central Nervous System. Kimber :) Actually, barbiturates and benzodiazepines are classes of drugs. So, the original question is problematic. (Also, just as a side note, the very definition of a depressant is that it inhibits/slows the working of the Central Nervous System.) Although, barbiturates and benzodiazepines produce similar effects and are often used for similar purposes, drugs fall into one category or the other. Valium, Xanax, Librium, etc., are all benzodiazepines whereas as Fiorocet is an example of a barbiturate.
