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Rawan Mohamed
on Oct 18, 2024
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Tranquilizers, sedatives, and opiates all belong to the category of _____ drugs.
A) stimulant
B) depressant
C) hallucinogenic
D) inhalant
Depressant
A substance that reduces the functional or nervous activity, often used to describe drugs that have a calming effect on the mood, emotions, or behavior.
Tranquilizers
Medications that are used to reduce tension and anxiety.
Sedatives
Substances or drugs that reduce excitement, irritability, or nervousness by inducing a calming effect on the central nervous system.
- Understand the classification of psychoactive drugs and their effects on the nervous system.
- Identify various types of psychoactive drugs and their purposes (e.g., depressants, stimulants).
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JS
Learning Objectives
- Understand the classification of psychoactive drugs and their effects on the nervous system.
- Identify various types of psychoactive drugs and their purposes (e.g., depressants, stimulants).