PPT-Anti depressants 1 Depression :

An intense feeling of sadness hoplessness in ability to experience pleasure in usual activity changes in sleep patterns amp appetite loss of energy suicidal thoughts Mania Opposite behavior enthusiasm rapid thoughts amp speech patterns extreme self . Depressants will put you to sleep relieve anxiety and muscle spasms and prevent seizures Rohypnol and GHB are also used to facilitate sexual assault and GHB is used by some body builders for its anabolic qualities Barbiturates are older drugs and in Large quantities make people feel sleepy Very large doses can lead to fatal overdose as the vital systems of the body like breathing are slowed to the point where they stop Get involved Contact us Join us Support us Follow us twitter Like us and kee Sedative-Hypnotics. Chapter 6. Why are CNS depressants problematic?. Usually prescribed under physician direction. Second most frequently abused prescription drug and sometimes contributes to death due to accidental overdoses. By: Jessica Sachsenmaier. What is a depressant?. A depressant is a substance that slows down the normal function of the central nervous system. . Drugs that fall under the depressant category are barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. . Alex . Jessen. Assessment Statements. D.4.1- Describe the effects of depressants. D.4.2-Discuss the social and physiological effects of the use and abuse of ethanol. D.4.3-Describe and explain the techniques used for the detection of ethanol in the breath, the blood, and urine. Dr David Straton. SSRIs. Brands. Citalopram. Escitalopram . Fluoxetine. Fluvoxamine. Paroxetine. Sertraline. Cipramil. , . Celapram. , . Talam. , . Talohexal. . Lexapro. , . Esipram. Prozac. , . Auscap. By: Emma Bannach and Mekenzie Catalano. Definition and Street Names. Depressants are a drug that slows down the normal function of the central nervous system.. They can be in the form of pills, powder, or liquid.. Essential Question:. *What are the effects of stimulants and depressants?. Stimulant. Stimulant= drug that speeds up the heart and the brain, making a person feel more alert or awake.. blood pressure . Chapter 6. Why are CNS depressants problematic?. Usually prescribed under physician direction. Second most frequently abused prescription drug and sometimes contributes to death due to accidental overdoses. Sohrab. R.. Depressants?. Drugs which . depress . the CNS.. Interfere with transmission of nerve impulses in the neurones. . Slow down bodily functions including mental activity.. Most commonly taken depressant is alcohol . CNS Depressants. Dr. . Abdulaziz. . Bin . Saeedan. What is Misuse?. Misuse. = “. Non-medical use. ” or any use that is outside of a medically prescribed regimen. Examples can include:. Taking for. LAB 2. Some Drugs That Effect CNS. Stimulants. Depressants. A . stimulant. is a drug that speeds up activities of the CNS. A . depressant. . is a. . drug that slows brain and body reactions. Stimulants increase. LIA CHAUHAN . 24.03.19. SAF G34. LEARNING OBJECTIVES. PD neuropathology: Identify the dopaminergic pathway in the brain which degenerates & how the loss of DA triggers the motor clinical symptoms; and explain which other neuronal pathways are affected in PD & what is the underlying pathological process. . &. new. (this file include 2 lectures) . Objectives:. . Realize neurotransmitter defects in different types of depression.. Elaborate on how antidepressants generally act.. Classify the existing antidepressant into elder (TCAs & MAO Is) and newer groups (SSRIs, SNRIs, NRIs, NAASs, NDRIs, SARIs). .