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Depressants. Alcohol is an example.

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Which category of substances slows down your central nervous system?

Depressants are a category of substances that slow down the central nervous system.


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.


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.


Is wine considered a depressant?

Yes, wine is considered a depressant because it slows down the central nervous system, leading to relaxation and sedation.