AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Methylenedioxymethamphetamine; AKA the official name of ecstasy. A depressant drug; gives an initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition (lack of restraint), but has adverse effects of depression, memory loss, organ damage, and impaired reactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Low doses of alcohol may, indeed, enliven a drinker, but they do so by acting as a disinhibitor-they slow brain activity that controls judgment and inhibitions. low doses of alcohol relax the drinker by slowing sympathetic nervous system activity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Depressants such as Xanax, Klonopin, Halcion and Librium are often referred to as “benzos” (short for benzodiazepines1). Other depressants, such as Amytal, Numbutal and Seconal, are classed as barbiturates-drugs that are used as sedatives and sleeping pills.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alcohol is most widely used and abused depressant. Narcotics: Effect, relieve anxiety and pain.