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Depressants are drugs that are used to fight depression?
no, that would be ANTI-depressants....
Why should CNS depressants be used sparingly in older adults?
CNS depressants should be administered to elderly individuals with care, as these individuals have a reduced ability to metabolize CNS depressants.
How do depressants work?
Depressants are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. The depressants affect the brain neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid. This works by decreasing brain activity, which results in a drowsy or calming effect.
Why are depressants often considered antidepressants?
Anti-depressants are named for their ability to treat depression (anti-depression). But in order for these medications to work, they typically decrease or "depress" the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to respond to stimuli. For that reason, "depressants" are used as anti-depressants.
What herbal medications should not be used with CNS depressants?
Certain herbal remedies, such as Valerian and Kava, may dangerously exacerbate the effects of certain CNS depressants
Are Depressants less dangerous than stimulants?
TRUEBoth depressants and stimulants are equally dangerous when used incorrectly. Depressants can slow the heart rate down too much, and stimulants can speed it up too much. Both have devastating effects.
What group of drugs does alcohol come from?
alcohol is under the category of depressants
When you take depressants does it make you more depressed?
You don't take depressants. You take anti-depressants, which counters being depressed.
Can multiple CNS depressants be used together?
When mixed together, CNS depressants tend to amplify each other's effects, which can cause severely reduced heart rate and even death.
What are some examples of Depressants and Stimulants?
DepressantsBarbiturates TranquillzersRohypnolGHBThere are different kinds of depressants. Alcohol can be used as a depressant, as well as benzo type drugs and barbiturates.
How Depression works?
Depressants are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. The depressants affect the brain neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid. This works by decreasing brain activity, which results in a drowsy or calming effect.
Which part of the body do depressants affect?
Depressants slow (or depress) the functioning of the entire body.
