1. DEPRESSANTS
MR. GARDNER
HEALTH

2. EFFECTS OF DEPRESSANTS
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Loss of _____________ (drunk appearance)
Slurred _______________
Slower _____________ rate
Lower ______________ pressure
________________ respiration (breathing)

3. EFFECTS OF DEPRESSANTS CONT.
Quicker ______________
________________ reflexes
Poor ______________
______________ effect if mixed with alcohol

4. Examples of Depressants
_________________
_____________ – salts mixed with water (___________________)
___________ - sleeping ____ (habit forming)
Drug of choice for _________ when mixed with ___________

5. Depressants Used medically to treat: ____________ _______________
High blood ______________
__________________

6. Examples of Depressants Cont.
_______________
Used medically to relieve _____________
Calming _______________