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Depressants have a long history dating back to 1832 when chloral hydrate was first used as a sedative. Common short term effects of depressants include slowed brain function, breathing, and blood pressure as well as dizziness and difficulty concentrating. Long term effects can include addiction, impaired sexual function, and respiratory issues. Depressants work by increasing the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain to produce a calming effect. Withdrawal from long term use can cause insomnia, agitation, and hallucinations.

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Depressants have a long history dating back to 1832 when chloral hydrate was first used as a sedative. Common short term effects of depressants include slowed brain function, breathing, and blood pressure as well as dizziness and difficulty concentrating. Long term effects can include addiction, impaired sexual function, and respiratory issues. Depressants work by increasing the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain to produce a calming effect. Withdrawal from long term use can cause insomnia, agitation, and hallucinations.

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History of Depressants

Long and Short Term Effects


The first Depressant
DEPRESSANTS
There are many short term aects which include,
slow brain function, slowed pulse and breathing, The suspected origin of depressants is dated RISKS AND EFFECTS

lowered blood pressure, poor concentration, back to 1832. It was called Chloral Hydrate and
confusion, fatigue, dizziness , slurred speech, fever,
dilated pupils, disorientation, lack of coordination,
was used to for sedation and in sleeping induced
drugs (Blogs.UWW). It had replaced opium,
TO LEARN MORE,
depression, and diculty to urinate (Drug Free alcohol and many other depressants, this was a KEEP READING!
World).
street drug that had become big and the eects
were quite deadly.

The long term eects include, addiction and


dependance, impaired sexual function,chronic sleep
problems, respiratory depression, respiratory arrest,
and even death (Drug Free World).

How the Drug Works


Depressants work by increasing your GABA therefor
inhibiting your brain activity and depressing your
nervous system. This produces a drowsy or calming
eect, which is often beneficial to those suering
from anxiety or sleep disorders.

Withdrawal
While going through withdrawal from depressants,
you may experience some of the following
symptoms: insomnia, weakness, nausea, agitation,
heightened delirium, and hallucinations.
Scientific Names of Street Names: Medical Uses for Common Forms of
ARE YOU OR SOMEONE Example Drugs Under Depressants the Drug
YOU KNOW SHOWING Depressant -Xanies"
Category: -Benzos The common medical Common forms of
SIGNS OF ADDICTION? -Alprazolam/Xanax -Ativan or Ati uses for depressants is depressants are found
GET HELP HERE: -Benzodizepines -GHB for anxiety disorders in capsules, tablets,
-Lorazepam -Codeine and insomnia or severe liquids (codeine and
Sunshine Coast Health Centre -Candy
4-Hydroxybutanoic sleeping problems alcohol), and injection.
Call 1-866-487-9010 acid -Downers (Livestrong).
-IUPAC ID -Barbies
-Alcohol

Accessibility and
APA Citation Demographic
Information About Illegal Drugs & Alcohol Abuse - In Canada, over 14 million people have an alcohol
Drug-Free World. (n.d.). Retrieved June 05, 2017, problem, 21.8 million people 12 and older used
from http://www.drugfreeworld.org/ illegal drugs in the past month. 6.3% of people in
the age range of 18-25 are the most common
Drugs and Medications.(2015,april,07). June05,
abusers of depressants.
2017 http://www.livestrong.com/scat/drugs-and-
medications/

Dangers of Depressants. June 14, 2014. https://


blogs.uww.edu/ti15/2014/06/08/part-1-of-to
pical-project/

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