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Depressants are drugs that decrease the nervous system's activity. The nervous system uses many types of molecules, called neurotransmitters, to send signals back and forth throughout the body. Most drugs that are depressants exert their effects by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid. Some depressants are used clinically to treat anxiety disorders and insomnia. and contrary to popular beliefs Marijuana is a Cannabinoid not a depressant
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∙ 15y agoA depressant is a drug that slows your body down and can cause many problems in the future......
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∙ 7y agoA depressant is a drug that makes your mind and body activity down and slow. Some examples are alcohol, cough medicine, and marijuana.
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∙ 8y agoMeth, Marijuana, Cocaine, Nicotine.
Rohypnol and Alcohol (apex)
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∙ 15y agoAlocohol, Heorin, tranquilizers, opiates(narcotics), sedatives... there are over 100 different kinds of drugs
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∙ 11y agoAlcohol. Opiates like morphine or codeine or heroine. Cannibis (Pot), Benzo's (Valium, Ativan, etc), and some solvents.
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∙ 13y agofour most common depressant drugs prescribed (and abused): Glutethimide, Barbiturates, Methaqualone, Chloral Hydrate
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∙ 12y agobarbiturates, methaqualone, chloral hydrate and Glutethimide
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Depressants are drugs that are used to fight depression?
no, that would be ANTI-depressants....
What group of drugs does alcohol come from?
alcohol is under the category of depressants
What are the types of psychoactive drugs?
stimulants depressants hallucinorgenics
Want are the names of classes of drugs?
hallucinogen's, depressants and stimulants
What drugs worsen depression?
depressants. Sleep medications alcohol
Does the dot test for Valium?
No. Xanax is a benzodiazepine; benzos are central nervous system depressants. CNS depressants are not drugs of concern to DOT because no truck driver wants a drug that will make him sleepy; if a trucker is going to do illegal drugs he wants the kind that will keep him up all night so he can drive farther.
What group of drugs that slow down the central nervous system and relieves pain?
nurofen
Can alcohol and drugs effect if a parent abuses a child If so how?
alcohol and drugs can have different effects on people depending on the person and what kind (stimulants, depressants, etc) Some alcohol and drugs can increase aggression in users and may contribute to parent abuse.
Which drugs should not be taken with St. John's Wort?
Anti-depressants.
What are the classification of dangerous drugs?
opiates , stimulamts , depressants , inhalants , hallucinogens
What are the different kinds of chemical or medicinal depressants?
There are different kinds of depressants. Alcohol can be used as a depressant, as well as benzo type drugs and barbiturates.
Group of Drugs that slow down the body's functions?
Alcohol and marijuana are two drugs that slow a persons reactions, alcohol can also slow down the body's functions and can shut down a persons liver. Almost all other drugs are stimulants that can speed a persons heart rate and brain activity.
