DEPRESSANTS MR. GARDNER HEALTH
EFFECTS OF DEPRESSANTS _______________ Loss of _____________ (drunk appearance) Slurred _______________ Slower _____________ rate Lower ______________ pressure ________________ respiration (breathing)
EFFECTS OF DEPRESSANTS CONT. Quicker ______________ ________________ reflexes Poor ______________ ______________ effect if mixed with alcohol
Examples of Depressants _________________ _____________ – salts mixed with water (___________________) ___________ - sleeping ____ (habit forming) Drug of choice for _________ when mixed with ___________
Depressants Used medically to treat: ____________ _______________ High blood ______________ __________________
Examples of Depressants Cont. _______________ Used medically to relieve _____________ Calming _______________