Question

How is a depressant different from a stimulant?

Answer 1

Answer: See Explination *TRIGGER WARNING CONTAINS DRUGS*

Explanation:

STIMULANT: Popularly known as “uppers,” stimulants speed up messages and activity between the brain and the body, making a person feel more energetic, awake, alert, alert, confident, and even invincible.

SIDE EFFECTS: nausea and vomiting; chills; irregular breathing; loss of consciousness; tightness or pain in the chest; stomach cramps; muscle twitches; teeth grinding; severe headaches; tremors; anxiety panic seizures; aggression; and paranoia.

DEPRESSANTS: As opposed to stimulants, depressants or “downers” hamper the central nervous system. They slow down the heart rate, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal system, making the person feel relaxed, peaceful, and even sleepy. Like stimulants, depressants can also produce a sense of euphoria.

SIDE EFFECTS: Overdosing is very common amoungst both Overdosing can be seen as Floppy limbs; Shallow breathing; Clammy or cold skin; Bluish fingertips or lips; and Unconsiousness; foaming at the mouth;

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