What are Depressants and give an example of a type of depressant drug?

"Sometimes called “downers,” these drugs come in multicolored tablets and capsules or in liquid form. Some drugs in this category, such as Zyprexa, Seroquel and Haldol, are known as “major tranquilizers” or “antipsychotics,” as they are supposed to reduce the symptoms of mental illness. Depressants such as Xanax, Klonopin, Halcion and Librium are often referred to as “benzos” (short for benzodiazepines1)."

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Depressants are medicines, sedatives, tranquilizers, or hypnotics that are made to inhibit the function of the central nervous system ( CNS). Basically Depressants reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of the brain. Depressants calm nerves and relax muscles to help ease anxiety, panic, acute stress reactions, and sleep disorder. One type of depressant drug would be Klonopin, which is very commonly used.

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