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Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

DEPRESSANTS. Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse. DEPRESSANTS. DEFINITION/ DESCRIPTION/ ORIGIN. decrease CNS activity. D EPRESSANTS. NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY. alcohol tranquilizers barbiturates “date rape” drugs—GHB, “ roofies ”. DEPRESSANTS. PHYSICAL EFFECTS.

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Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

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  1. DEPRESSANTS Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

  2. DEPRESSANTS DEFINITION/ DESCRIPTION/ ORIGIN • decrease CNS activity

  3. DEPRESSANTS NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY • alcohol • tranquilizers • barbiturates • “date rape” drugs—GHB, “roofies”

  4. DEPRESSANTS PHYSICAL EFFECTS • decreased rates: heart, respiration, & BP • fatigue/drowsiness • nausea • impaired muscle coordination • death

  5. DEPRESSANTS PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS • memory loss • impaired judgment & concentration • confusion • depression

  6. DEPRESSANTS LEGAL MEDICAL USE FOR HUMANS • insomnia • anxiety • anesthesia

  7. DEPRESSANTS MISCELLANEOUS INFO. • highly addictive • withdrawal is dangerous (can be fatal)

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