PPT-Depressants

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 . 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. 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. Tapas. Depressants . Class?. What do you think a depressant is?. What are some types of depressants?. What Are Depressant. Depressants are drugs that act on the brain and spinal cord (also known as the central nervous system).. 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. 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 . of this lesson deal with various categories of psychoactive (mind-altering) drugs. PART 7. :. Stimulants. 7. Stimulants:. Substances that speed up the brain and body activity. Common examples:. Caffeine. 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. Rx Drug Abuse . Post-Survey. Pre-Survey. Opioids. Depressants. Marijuana. Stimulants. Outline . Myth: . Prescription drugs are safer to abuse than other drugs because they are prescribed by a doctor. . 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 . Of. Drugs. And. Their. Effects. Pg. 303. Drug Use and the Body. When a person uses a drug over time, he or she can develop a . tolerance. to the drug.. tolerance . The body’s need for larger and larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect. 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.