Benzodiazepines, barbiturates (medical depressants), opioids and alcohol all slow the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.
These substances are often prescribed to relieve pain, help you sleep or in the case of alcohol, used recreationally when socialising. However, when taken in excessive amounts or in combinations with other drugs, depressants can depress normal functions such as breathing and heart rate until they eventually stop, resulting in brain damage or death.
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