Depressants are a category of drugs that depress the nervous system and make the user less active.

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. Some examples include Phenobarbital, Nembutal and Amytal. Barbituates are known as sedative-hypnotics.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are a prescribed medication for anxiety and for their tranquilizing effect. Examples include Valium, Atavan and Xanax.

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate

GHB is a depressant associated with sexual assault. It is odorless and tasteless and consumers of this drug often do so unknowlngly.

Marijuana and Inhalants

Marijuana is a depressant as well as a minor hallucinogen. Some inhalants are also depressants.

Slang terms

Slang terms for depressants include booze, downers, forget-me-pills, roofies and yellow jackets.

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