depressant drugs

A depressant, or central depressant, is a drug that lowers neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of the brain. Depressants are also occasionally refer to as “downers” as they lower the level of arousal when take them. depressant drugs  Wikipedia

Sometimes call them “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 know as “major tranquilizers” or “antipsychotics,” as they are suppose to reduce the symptoms of mental illness. Depressants such as Xanax, Klonopin, Halcion and Librium are often refer to as “benzos” (short for benzodiazepines1). Other depressants, such as Amytal, Numbutal and Seconal, are class  as barbiturates—drugs that are use as sedatives and sleeping pills. Some of the well-known brand and street names can be