Depressants
Depressants are drugs or chemicals that slow down, or depress the activity of the central nervous system. They are separated into three common categories: barbiturates, sedatives, and tranquilizers. Another substance that is commonly used is alcohol, which also considers to be a depressant. Depressants usually come in tablets or in red, yellow, or blue capsules (see picture 1). Some common and interesting street names of depressants are: Red Devils, Yellow Jackets, Christmas Trees, Pink Ladies, Goof …
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