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Barbiturates

Barbiturates

Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®

Drug Type: Depressants
 
Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Depressants that produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety and prevent seizures. Available in prescription pills, syrup and injectable preparation. Prescribed as Valium®...

Drug Type: Depressants
 
GHB

GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

Prescribed as Xyrem, it is also known as the “date rape drug." It comes in a liquid or as a white powder that is dissolved in water, juice, or alcohol. In liquid form, GHB is clear...

Drug Type: Depressants
 
Rohypnol

Rohypnol

Depressant and benzodiazepine with generic name Flunitrazepam. It is not approved for medical use in the United States. Used by cocaine abusers to relieve side effects, and also...

Drug Type: Depressants
 
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