Depressants are often classified according to . Group of answer choices their MSA rating the degree to which they react with alcohol the degree they decrease CNS activity the first letter in their names

the degree to which they decrease CNS activity

Explanation:

Drugs can be classified as;

✓hallucinogens, example is (LSD)

✓ stimulants, example is (cocaine)

✓opium-related painkillers example is (heroin)

✓depressants

Depressants can be regarded as medicines, that lowers neurotransmission levels, that is depressing or reducing arousal or stimulation as regards to various areas of the brain. these could be tranquilizers, as well as hypnotics and

sedatives. They are drugs used in slowing brain activity, therefore, making them useful when treating anxiety, sleep disorders, panic and acute stress reactions.

Example of Depressants are;

✓Xanax

✓Halcion

✓Klonopin

✓Librium

It should be noted that Depressants are often classified according to the degree to which they decrease central nervous system (CNS) activity.