PPT-DRUGS OF ABUSE CNS DEPRESSANTS

Drugs that depress the overall functioning of the Central Nervous System CNS to induce sedation muscle relaxation and drowsiness Uppers Downers All Arounders 3 rd Edition. The Child Ab use Prevention and Treatment Act CAPTA has these definitions Child abuse and neglect At a minimum any recent act or failure to act o n the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death serious physical or emotional harm sexual a 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 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. CNS depressants . 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. 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. . Lumbriculus. . v. ariegatus. . By:. Zachary Beecher. Brendan Beecher. Introduction: . . Lumbriculus. . variegatus. , better known as a black worm, is a unique creature. They are used for pulse rate testing because they have transparent skin which allows one to easily observe it’s closed-circulatory system. Black worms are commonly found in shallow bodies of water such as marshes, ponds, or lakes. This experiment is testing the effects of depressants on the worm’s pulse rate. Our group made the hypothesis that if a worm lives in depressant water, then it will have a slower pulse rate than a worm living in plain spring water. . 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. Drug use is a part of life in the United States. Doctors write countless prescriptions every day. Medicines: legal drugs that help the body fight injury, illness, or disease. Classified as either over-the-counter and prescriptions. 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 . Types of Psychoactive Drugs. 4 main groups of psychoactive drugs:. Stimulants. Depressants. Narcotics. Hallucinogens. First 3 groups have medicinal value when properly used. . Stimulants. Stimulants are drugs that speed up the central nervous system. . 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. Assignment. Read Chapter 22 Lesson 1. Teach it to your group. Complete Chapter 22.1 Assessment p. 597. Discuss: . Do you think teens should be responsible for preventing drug use by their friends? Consider how far a friend should go in preventing drug use.. Dr. . . Kumari. . Anjana. Assistant Professor. Deptt. . of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology. Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna. C N S . stimulants. Central nervous system stimulants are drugs that .