Depressants

What are depressants?

Depressant substances reduce arousal and stimulation. They have an effect on the central nervous system, delaying communications between the brain and the body. 

They can impair concentration and coordination and make it difficult to respond to unexpected events. They can make you feel more relaxed and less inhibited in modest dosages. 

How are depressant drugs used?

The precise type of depressant determines how they are utilized. For example, alcohol is consumed, and benzodiazepines are typically taken orally, but they can also be injected.

Depressants can be taken orally, ingested, injected, snorted, or breathed.

Effects of depressants

There is no such thing as a safe level of drug consumption. Any medicine has some danger associated with it. When using any form of medication, it is critical to exercise caution.

• Reduced inhibitions.
• Impaired judgment.
• Increased risk of accident or injury.
• Blackouts and memory loss

References

[1] ADF, 'What are depressants?' (online, 2022) <https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/depressants/#:~:text=What%20are%20depressants%3F,to%20respond%20to%20unexpected%20situations.>