<h1>Why are they different? Depressant Drugs!</h1>

There are all sorts of drugs in the world today, lots of which are constantly being abused. Of the lots of types of drugs in the world are labeled within the 'depressant'(A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person) section. But what is a depressant drug? And what makes a depressant drug any different than other drugs?

What is a depressant drug?

A depressant drug (often known as a 'downer') will fine-tune the functionality of the body or brain by literally slowing it down. Some of the known effects of a depressant drug may include, but are not limited to:

* Hypo tension

* Sedation

* Inability to react quickly, and/or at average pace

* Poor functionality of the limbs

* Lowered heart rate

* Short-term memory impairment

There are lots of different drugs that fall within the section of a depressant. Some may include but are not limited to:

* Alcohol (liquor, beer, wine)

* Opiods (heroine, codeine, methadone, morphine)

* Prescription drugs (Oxycontin & hydrophone)

So what makes a depressant (A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person) so different? Depressant drugs are the most common substance used for committing drug-related suicide in the United States. When abused, they may cause the heart to cease, brain to cease functioning, and the nervous process to close down. This may be similar to that of other drugs, but with depressants, the effects transpire slowly and sometimes within much notice.

It is much simpler for poisoning to occur when using and/or abusing depressants because the body may associate the side-effects as being similar to that of relaxation or sleep. Unknowingly the body is falling gravely ill in short amount of time.

With respects to alcohol as a depressant drug, it is still a legal substance in the United States. This means that more individuals select to abuse it on a regular basis. It is common to see the substance at celebrations, dinners, etc.

Alcohol has its own set of side effects, and when abused can lead to alcoholism. Making the intoxicated user drowsy with slow reactions times, it is similar to the effects listed above. Although, as alcohol is a beverage, it may even be harmful to the stomach, liver, intestines, and tissue of the body when consumed. Alcohol may often cause a user and/or abuser to vomit, blackout, etc. Alcohol can truly make the body immediately and devastatingly ill when abused. In the event you or somebody you know is suffering from an addiction to a depressant drug, it is often best to seek help at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation middle. At these centers professionals can assist the addict in traveling down a healthy and safe road to recovery.