There are all sorts of drugs in the world today, many of which are consistently being abused. One of the many types of drugs in the world are labeled within the 'depressant' category. But what is a depressant drug? And what makes a depressant drug any different than other drugs?
What is a depressant drug?
A depressant drug (also known as a 'downer') will alter the functionality of the body or brain by literally slowing it down. Some of the known effects of a depressant drug may include, but are not limited to:
* Hypotension
* Sedation
* Inability to react quickly, and/or at average pace
* Poor functionality of the limbs
* Lowered heart rate
* Short-term memory impairment
There are many different drugs that fall within the category of a depressant. Some may include but are not limited to:
* Alcohol (liquor, beer, wine)
* Opiods (heroine, codeine, methadone, morphine)
* Prescription drugs (Oxycotin & hydrocodone)
So what makes a depressant so different?
Depressant drugs are the most common substance used for committing drug-related suicide in the United States. When abused, they can cause the heart to stop, brain to stop functioning, and the nervous system to shut down. This may be similar to that of other drugs, but with depressants, the effects occur slowly and often times within much notice.
It is much easier for poisoning to occur when using and/or abusing depressants because the body may associate the side-effects as being similar to that of relaxation or sleep. Unknowingly the body is falling gravely ill in short amount of time.
With respects to alcohol as a depressant drug, it is still a legal substance in the United States. This means that more individuals choose to abuse it on a regular basis. It is common to see the substance at celebrations, dinners, etc.
Alcohol has its own set of side effects, and when abused can lead to alcoholism. Making the intoxicated user drowsy with slow reactions times, it is similar to the effects listed above. Although, as alcohol is a beverage, it can also be harmful to the stomach, liver, intestines, and tissue of the body when consumed. Alcohol may often cause a user and/or abuser to vomit, blackout, etc. Alcohol can truly make the body immediately and devastatingly ill when abused.
If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction to a depressant drug, it is often best to seek help at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. At these centers professionals can assist the addict in traveling down a healthy and safe road to recovery.
What is a depressant drug?
A depressant drug (also known as a 'downer') will alter the functionality of the body or brain by literally slowing it down. Some of the known effects of a depressant drug may include, but are not limited to:
* Hypotension
* Sedation
* Inability to react quickly, and/or at average pace
* Poor functionality of the limbs
* Lowered heart rate
* Short-term memory impairment
There are many different drugs that fall within the category of a depressant. Some may include but are not limited to:
* Alcohol (liquor, beer, wine)
* Opiods (heroine, codeine, methadone, morphine)
* Prescription drugs (Oxycotin & hydrocodone)
So what makes a depressant so different?
Depressant drugs are the most common substance used for committing drug-related suicide in the United States. When abused, they can cause the heart to stop, brain to stop functioning, and the nervous system to shut down. This may be similar to that of other drugs, but with depressants, the effects occur slowly and often times within much notice.
It is much easier for poisoning to occur when using and/or abusing depressants because the body may associate the side-effects as being similar to that of relaxation or sleep. Unknowingly the body is falling gravely ill in short amount of time.
With respects to alcohol as a depressant drug, it is still a legal substance in the United States. This means that more individuals choose to abuse it on a regular basis. It is common to see the substance at celebrations, dinners, etc.
Alcohol has its own set of side effects, and when abused can lead to alcoholism. Making the intoxicated user drowsy with slow reactions times, it is similar to the effects listed above. Although, as alcohol is a beverage, it can also be harmful to the stomach, liver, intestines, and tissue of the body when consumed. Alcohol may often cause a user and/or abuser to vomit, blackout, etc. Alcohol can truly make the body immediately and devastatingly ill when abused.
If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction to a depressant drug, it is often best to seek help at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. At these centers professionals can assist the addict in traveling down a healthy and safe road to recovery.
About the Author: Robert Shryoc is the Director of Development at the Stonegate Center, a Texas treatment center. The Texas drug rehab community serves people entangled in the physical, mental, social and spiritual bonds of chemical dependency. For more information about the residential treatment facility please visit http://www.stonegatecenter.com/.
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