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Signs and Symptoms of Depressant (Barbiturate) Abuse:
As the name implies, depressants interact with the
central nervous system to depress cognitive activities.
Commonly abused/used depressants include: Valium, Xanax,
Phenobarbital, Doriden, Methaqualone, and other tranquilizers.
The effects of barbiturates are similar to alcohol
and range from short to very long lasting. The abuser
can develop a high tolerance, which increases the need
for escalating dosages to maintain the desired effect.
Withdrawal from barbiturates may be severe and potentially
lethal. Symptoms of withdrawal may include delirium,
hallucinations, anxiety, tremors, weakness, abdominal
cramps, nausea, spatial and time disorientation, seizures,
respiratory failure, heart failure, and even death.
» Symptoms of alcohol intoxication with no alcohol
consumption
» Lack of facial expression or animation
» Flat affect
» Flaccid appearance
» Slurred speech
» Lethargy
» Tremors
» Disorientation

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