central nervous system depressants

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of a tranquilizer and depressant addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of tranquilizer and depressant abuse and their negative impacts on lives"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the downside of sedatives and other depressants, the history of sedatives, how depressants affect the body and the brain, and more.

Provides information on different types of depressants and discusses the dangers of barbiturate use and abuse.

Provides information on the history and types of depressants, and the effects and dangers of barbiturate use and abuse.

Provides information about drug abuse and addiction, focusing on depressant drugs, including barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and alcohol; discusses the dangers faced by teens who take depressant drugs; and includes advice on getting help.

Provides information about drugs known as downers, explaining what they are, describing the effects of specific types of depressant drugs, and discussing the consequences of depressant abuse.