WHAT ARE DEPRESSANTS?<br />
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DEPRESSANTS ARE DRUGS WHICH SLOW DOWN THE BODY'S CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS). THEY SLOW DOWN OR INTERRUPT MESSAGES SENT TO BOTH TO AND FROM THE BRAIN.<br />
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WHAT DOES THIS ACTUALLY MEAN?<br />
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Depressants slow down both mind and body functions, like the ability to think, concentrate, and make decisions.<br />
They numb the senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and feeling.<br />
They slow down the heartbeat and breathing.<br />
They can also make it difficult to do simple things like walk or talk.<br />
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IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?<br />
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Depressants are addictive. That means people can become dependent on them.<br />
They can also cause unconsciousness or death if an overdose is taken.<br />
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SO WHY DO PEOPLE USE THEM?<br />
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Some people use depressants to calm down or forget their problems when they are: nervous, sad, upset<br />
Others like the temporary euphoria or extremely positive feelings these drugs can produce.<br />
BUT<br />
Depressants WON'T solve problems!<br />
Depressants WON'T make problems go away!<br />
Depressants WON'T make people feel good in the end.<br />