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Why are drugs like depressants described as the opposite of amphetamines?.

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Stimulants increase breathing and heart rate while depressants slow these.

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depressants inhibit the central nervous system (which makes Processes slow down), while stimulants like amphetamines speed up the body's systems. This is why they are described as being opposite of one another

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This Is what i learned last year tho i don't know what you answer options are

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