depressants
Nervous system slowers
Depressants are substances that slow down the central nervous system, reducing arousal and stimulation.
The category includes alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, and opioids.
These drugs typically induce relaxation, drowsiness, or lowered inhibition: Mixing depressants can be dangerous.
The term contrasts with stimulants, which have the opposite effect.
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- tranquilizersDrugs that calm nerves
sedatives · narcotics · anxiolytics · hypnotics · ethanol · phenobarbital · diazepam · alprazolam
Medical dispensing authorization
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
inhibitor · dose · tolerance · dependence · withdrawal · overdose · psychiatry · therapy
Drunken state
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
- slurredIndistinctly articulated
staggering · dizzy · groggy · woozy · sloshed · hammered · plastered · blotto
State of near-sleep
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- relaxationState of being unwound
- slowed breathingDecreased respiratory rate
- impaired coordinationDiminished motor control
slurred speech · lethargy · stupor · somnolence · muscle relaxation · lowered inhibitions · memory impairment · confusion
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
tranquilizers · sedatives · narcotics · anxiolytics · hypnotics · ethanol · phenobarbital · diazepam · alprazolam · methaqualone
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
receptor · inhibitor · dose · tolerance · dependence · withdrawal · overdose · psychiatry · therapy · side-effects
inebriation
Drunken state
- drunkennessImpaired state from alcohol
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- buzzedMildly intoxicated
slurred · staggering · dizzy · groggy · woozy · sloshed · hammered · plastered · blotto · stupor
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- relaxationState of being unwound
- slowed breathingDecreased respiratory rate
impaired coordination · slurred speech · lethargy · stupor · somnolence · muscle relaxation · lowered inhibitions · memory impairment · confusion · hypothermia
downers
Things that depress
ludes · roofies · reds · yellows · blues · goofballs · sleepers · nerve pills · chill pills · knockout drops
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- Drug RegulationFDA, DEA, controlled substances, drug scheduling, Schedule II
- psychoactivesLSD, MDMA, cannabis, psilocybin, heroin
- sedativessedative, sedatives, tranq, tranks, tranquilizers
- Froth Flotationfroth, collectors, frothers, activators, concentrate
depressantsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
uppers · convulsants · amphetamines · caffeine · cocaine
depressantsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
uppers · energizers · activators · arousers · pick-me-ups