Depressants

Depress / suppress the central nervous system. Relieve tension and anxiety and promote relaxation. Can impair efficiency of mental and physical functions decreasing, self control. Tolerance develops with frequent doses of these drugs

When used in higher doses, these drugs exhibit drunken behaviour.

Typical Drugs:

Alcohol
Cannabis
GHB
Heroin
Solvents
Tranquillisers & Barbiturates

What they do:

Depress / suppress the central nervous system.

Relieve tension and anxiety and promote relaxation.

Can impair efficiency of mental and physical functions decreasing self control.

A tolerance can develop with frequent doses of these drugs.

When used in higher doses, these drugs exhibit drunken behaviour.

They can cause drowsiness, stupor, sleep and unconsciousness.

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