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Depressants |
Drugs that slow activity in the CNS |
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Barbiturates |
A chemical group of sedative-hypnotics |
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Sedatives |
Drugs used to relax, calm, or tranquilize |
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Benzodiazepines |
A chemical grouping of sedative-hypnotics |
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Hypnotics |
Drugs used to induce sleep |
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Inhalants |
Volatile solvents inhaled for intoxicating purposes |
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GHB |
Gamma hydroxybutyrate; chemically related to GABA; used recreationally as a depressant |
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Rohypnol |
A benzodiazepine; the "date-rape drug" |
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GABA |
An inhibitory neurotransmitter |
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Anxiolytics |
Drugs, such as Valium, used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Literally, "anxiety-dissolving" |
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Epilepsies |
Disorders characterized by uncontrolled movements (seizures) |
