1. Depressants
A depressant, or central depressant, is a drug that lowers neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of the brain. Depressants are also occasionally referred to as "downers" as they lower the level of arousal when taken. 

2. examples
Downers
Tranquilizers
Zyprexa
Oxy (I)
Devils lettuce

3. Effects on the body
Depressants do the opposite of speeding up most body processes, they slow them down. Depressants are sometimes referred to as sedatives or tranquilizers. They lower blood pressure and slow down brain activity, heart rate and breathing.

4. Legal and social issues
Dependency on the drug “addiction”
Self medicate
Isolation
Sexual problems
Criminal charges
Family problems
Court ordered treatment

5. Any additional info DRUGS ARE NOT GOOD!!!!! Overdose
Over 20,000 people die from depressants

6. Is this drug addictive

7. Route of administration
(Mouth) generally through drinking liquids and taking pills
Injection
Snorting
Butt chugging