depressants

Depressants

Drugs that impede the central nervous system by causing neurons to fire slower

GABA

slow things down and keeps things from becoming too overstimulated

Alcohols does

Surprises release of gaba resulting in a slowdown of your brains highway

Alcohol effects on ur body

Slurred speech, impaired memory, poor judgment

Binge drinking

Common among college students, 4 or more drinks in one sitting

Barbiturates

Pills often prescribed by doctors to reduce stress or induce sleep

Benzodiazepines

Depressant drugs used for anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, seizure control, muscle relaxation

Rohypnol (date rape drug)

Stops or slow communication between neurons. Enhances the effects of gaba and decreases communication between brain and neurons HIGHLY ILLEGAL