are drugs that produce central nervous system depression,and have been used throughout history yo induce relief,relieve stress,and allay anxiety. While the alcojol is the oldest and most universal agents use for these purposes, hundreds of substances have been developed that produce central nervous system(CNS) depression.These drugs have been referred to as "downers",sedatives,hypnotics,minor tranquilzers,anxiolytics,and antianxiety medictaions. Unlike most other classes of drug of abuse,depressants except methaqualone,are rarely produced in clandestine laboratories.Generally,legitimate pharmaceutical are diverted to the illicit market.
are often called "barbs"and"downers".Barbiturates that are commonly abused include amobarbital(AMYTAL),pentobarbital(NEMBUTAL),and secobarbital(SECONAL).These drugs are sold in capsules and tablets or sometimes in a liquid form or suppossitories.
other names: downers,barbs,blue,devils,red,yellow jacket,nembutal,tuinals,seconal and amital
forms: red,yellow and blue or red and blue capsules
usage: taken orally
was originally prescribed to reduce anxiety during the dayand as sleepind aides.It is one of the most commonly abused drugs and can cause phisycalamd psychological dependence.The dangers from abusing methaqualone incluse injury or death from car accidents cause by faulty.
other names: qaaludes,ludes,sopors.
forms: tablets
usage: taken orally
is a central nervous depressant.It acts at many sites, including the reticular formation,spinal cord .cerebellum, and cerebral cortex and on many neurotransmitter systems.alcohol is a molecule and is soluble in "lipid" and water solutions.Because of these properties,alcohol gets into the blood stream very easily and also crosses the blood brain barrier. Alcoholis considered to be a central nervous system depressant.There are several factors that influence how alcohol will affect a person.These include:age,gender,physical condition,amount of food eaten,other drugs and medicines taken.
are groups of drugs that are used to treat medical conditions such as severe anxiety,stress disorders and muscle tension.
other names: valium,librium,miltown,serax,equanil,and traxene
forms: tablets or capsules
usage: taken orally
a usual dose of a barbiturate causes a calming,relaxing effect which promotes sleep. Other notable reactions are.