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Depressants

Depressants. Nolan Barlow Bell 1. definition. A kind of drug that can be used for medical use, but if overused it can cause bad effects, and in severe cases death. Slang and street terms. Downers Goofballs Barbs Blue devils Yellow jackets Ludes. How they’re ingested. Used By:

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Depressants

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  1. Depressants Nolan Barlow Bell 1

  2. definition • A kind of drug that can be used for medical use, but if overused it can cause bad effects, and in severe cases death.

  3. Slang and street terms • Downers • Goofballs • Barbs • Blue devils • Yellow jackets • Ludes

  4. How they’re ingested Used By: -Injection -Snorted -Pills

  5. Effects (Long and Short Term) Short Term Effects: - Confusion -Lack of coordination -Low blood pressure -Slowed heart rate Long term effects: -Anxiety -Sleeplessness -Seizures -Death

  6. Medical Uses Medical Use: -Calm nerves -Relax muscles

  7. References/ Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/drugs_depressants.html http://www.bing.com/search?q=depressants&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC&adlt=strict http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar155160&st=depressants

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