TESTING INFORMATION ON DEPRESSANTS

In medicine, a drug or other agent that slows the activity of vital organs of the body. Depressants acting on the central nervous system include general anesthetics, opiates, alcohol, and hypnotics. Tranquilizing drugs (ataractics) act primarily on the lower levels of the brain, relieving tension without reducing mental sharpness.

Chloral Hydrate | Barbiturates | Benzodiazepines | Glutethimide

Chloral Hydrate

Classification
CSA	Schedule IV
Trade or Other Names	Noctec; Somnos; Felsules
Medical Uses	Hypnotic
Physical Dependence	Moderate
Tolerance	Yes
Duration	5-8(hours)
Usual Method	Oral
Possible Effects	Slurred speech; Disorientation; Drunken behavior without odor of alcohol
Overdose	Shallow respiration; Clammy skin; Dilated pupils; Weak and rapid pulse; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal	Anxiety; Insomnia; Tremors; Delirium; Convulsions; Possible death

Barbiturates

Classification
CSA	Schedule IV
Trade or Other Names	Amytal; Florinal; Nembutal; Seconal; Tuinal; Phenobarbital; Pentobarbital
Medical Uses	Anesthetic; Anti-convulsant; Sedative; Hypnotic; Veterinary euthanasia agent
Physical Dependence	Moderate
Tolerance	Yes
Duration	5-8(hours)
Usual Method	Oral; Injected
Possible Effects	Slurred speech; Disorientation; Drunken behavior without odor of alcohol
Overdose	Shallow respiration; Clammy skin; Dilated pupils; Weak and rapid pulse; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal	Anxiety; Insomnia; Tremors; Delirium; Convulsions; Possible death

Benzodiazepines

Classification
CSA	Schedule IV
Trade or Other Names	Ativan; Dalmane; Diazepam; Librium; Xanax; Serax; Valium; Tranxene; Verstran; Versed; Halcion; Paxpam; Restoril
Medical Uses	Anti-anxiety; Sedative; Anti-convulsant; Hypnotic Physical Dependence Low
Physical Dependence	Low
Tolerance	Yes
Duration	4-8(hours)
Usual Method	Oral; Injected
Possible Effects	Slurred speech; Disorientation; Drunken behavior without odor of alcohol
Overdose	Shallow respiration; Clammy skin; Dilated pupils; Weak and rapid pulse; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal	Anxiety; Insomnia; Tremors; Delirium; Convulsions; Possible death

Glutethimide

Classification
CSA	Schedule IV
Trade or Other Names	Doriden
Medical Uses	Sedative; Hypnotic
Physical Dependence	High
Tolerance	Yes
Duration	4-8(hours)
Usual Method	Oral
Possible Effects	Slurred speech; Disorientation; Drunken behavior without odor of alcohol
Overdose	Shallow respiration; Clammy skin; Dilated pupils; Weak and rapid pulse; Coma; Possible death
Withdrawal	Anxiety; Insomnia; Tremors; Delirium; Convulsions; Possible death

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