Chapter 6: CNS Depressants: Sedative-Hypontics
Benzodiazepines: Valium-Type Drugs GABA Barbiturates
Types of CNS Depressants: (3)
Barbiturates
Which type of CNS Depressant has played an important historical role as sedative-hypnotic agents?
Benzodiazepines: Valium-Type Drugs
Which type of CNS Depressant is Prescribed for anxiety, relaxation and sleep?
GABA
Which type of CNS Depressant is the most common inhibitory transmitter in brain regions; Limbic system (alter mood), reticular activating system (RAS) (cause drowsiness), Motor cortex (relax muscles)
Detoxification
Patterns of Abuse with CNS Depressants: ?: The elimination of a toxic substance, such as a drug, and its effects
