Depressants: Slow down brain and body functions

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Depressants: Slow down brain and body functions

Types of Depressants Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Alcohol Opiates Used as sedative or hypnotics Very addictive Benzodiazepines Replaced barbiturates (not as addicting) Alcohol Opiates Dull senses, relieve pain, and induce sleep Example: Heroin

Heroin Street Names Big H H Junk Cheese Heroin Skag Horse Smack Thunder Hell Dust Nose Drops Cheese Heroin A blend of black tar Mexican heroin and Tylenol PM (an OTC drug) Very addictive Hooks kids as young as 9 Slows down vital body functions

Effects from Heroin Short Term Effects Slowed breathing Clouded mental functioning Nausea and vomiting Sedation; drowsiness Hypothermia (low body temp) Coma or death (due to overdose) Long Term Collapsed veins Infections Tuberculosis (infection of lungs and other organs) Arthritis AIDS Hepatitis C Bad teeth Inflammation of gums Constipation Cold Sweats Itching Weakening of the immune system Coma Respiratory illnesses Muscular weakness, partial paralysis Reduced sexual capacity and long-term impotence in men Menstrual disturbance in women Loss of memory Introversion Depression Pustules on the face Loss of appetite Insomnia