What is Depressant?
'''Depressants''' are a group of drugs that depress or slow down the activity of certain areas of the [[brain]]. Functionally, depressants counter the effects of [[stimulant]]s, which increase brain activity. Drugs of the depressant type are widely used around the world, as [[prescription]] drugs. They can help with the following: * Reduce feelings of [[anxiety]] or panic * Reduce [[insomnia]] and other sleeping-problems, and help people sleep better * As [[analgetic]]s they reduce [[pain]] and fever * To reduce convulsions and [[seizure]]s, especially in the case of [[epilepsy]] * Relax muscles, for those with muscle spasms * To boost the mood, and cause [[euphoria]] * To reduce [[anxiety]], that is help people who feel unwell in certain situations * To just calm down if needed * In addition, they are used (often as [[illegal drugs]]) ==Big groups== Among the big groups of depressants are: *[[Alcoholic cider|Alcohol]] *[[Barbiturate]]s *[[Benzodiazepine]]s *[[Opioid]]s *[[Antipsychotic]]s *[[Dissociatives]] {{med-stub}} {{drug use}} [[Category:Psychoactive drugs]]