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Depressants

Depressants have been around for centuries date back as far as 3400 BC. Come from many different plants such as California Poppies, Lavender, and wild lettuce. The first and most basic depressants were herbs and alcohol have been used to ease pain and induce sleep. It is a drug that slow down functions in the body.

Alcohol Alcohol is a legal depressant for people over the age of 21. It suppresses the activity of the mind and body of those who consume it. Barbituates Barbituates are a prescribed medication for anxiety and insomnia. Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are a prescribed medication for anxiety and for their tranquilizing effect. Gamma Hydroxybutyrate GHB is a depressant associated with sexual assault. Marijuana and Inhalants Marijuana is a depressant as well as a minor hallucinogen.

Booze Downers or downs forget-me-pills roofies yellow jackets Blues or Blue devils Fender Benders, Florinal Green Dragons Goofballs Ludes Rainbows Reds or Red Devils Sleepers Tranqs

They prescribed pill or capsule by doctors to tranquilize or relieve anxiety, irritability, and tension May also be used to sedate or induce sleep Consumed orally (pill or liquid), injection, or smoked

Calm, relaxation Lack of facial expression or animation. Skin may feel cold and clammy Altered senses, reduced anxiety, Behaviour similar to alcohol intoxication Stumbling, lack of coordination, slurred speech Falling asleep (nodding), difficulty concentrating Dilated pupils Decreases body temperature and heart rate Nausea, Increased perspiration Depressants taken in combination with each other or with alcohol, have the potential to cause serious impairment or death.

Physical dependence Loss of coordination in motor skills, slurred speech Impaired judgment Hallucinations, paranoia Impaired memory Psychotic episodes Altered eyesight Chronic fatigue Decreased libido Irregular menstrual cycle Respiratory depression Convulsions

You could be arrested for having drugs that a not yours You could have your driver’s license suspended or revoked. It is possible that you can be expelled from school. When you apply to college, you could be rejected for abusing drugs.

Talk to Your Doctor Find a Meeting local Narcotics Anonymous group Go Online find more information Intervention Go to a rehab center

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