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What are depressants

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A drug that reduces stimulation in different areas of the brain. It’s kind of like a sedative to keep you relaxed
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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 referred to as "downers" as they lower the level of arousal when taken.

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