Facts you should know about downers

Alternate Titles

• Downers
• Barbituates & benzodiazipines
• Barbituates and benzodiazipines

Description

Barbituates and benzodiazipines are drugs that depress the brain and central nervous system. These depressants act as downers and can slow the body and mind down. They have a sedative hypnotic anticonvulsant, or anesthetic effect. They are most commonly found in the form of multi-colored capsules and can be legally prescribed by a doctor to treat disorders like sleeplessness, anxiety, tension, and epileptic seizures.

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Series Statement

• Drug series / Illinois. Dept. of Human Services