How are depressants used, and abused?!
Question:
How are depressants used, and abused?
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there is a huge difference between a person with clinical depression being prescribed anti depressants, and the recreational abuse of the same. I wish people with limited or no knowledge of depression and its symptoms would leave questions like this alone
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
CNS depressants can be divided into two groups, based on their chemistry and pharmacology: Barbiturates, such as Mebaral and Nembutal, and Benzodiazepines, such as Valium, Librium, and Xanax. CNS Depressants are used to treat anxiety, acute stress reactions, panic attacks, and sleep disorders.
How are CNS Depressants Taken?
Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates are taken orally as a tablet; or crushed and snorted.
What are the Short Term Effects of CNS Depressant Abuse?
CNS depressants slow normal brain function. Users report reduced tension, anxiety, or panic. Some users describe feeling calm or drowsy. Over time these effects fade as the body builds a tolerance. In higher doses, some CNS depressants can become general anesthetics.
What are the Long Term Effects of CNS Depressant Abuse?
Misusing benzodiazepines can result in addiction. Withdrawal can be lengthy and painful, and may cause seizures and death. For these reasons, withdrawal should be supervised by a medical professional. Serious problems can occur when Benzodiazepines are used with alcohol, pain medications, and some over-the-counter cold and allergy medications. Such usage can prove fatal