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Any agent that suppresses, inhibits, or decreases some aspects of central nervous system (CNS) activity. The main classes of CNS depressants are the sedatives/hypnotics (alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines), opioids, and neuroleptics. Anticonvulsants are sometimes included in the depressant group because of their inhibitory action on abnormal neural activity. Disorders related to depressant use are classified as psychoactive-
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Depressant, in medicine, a drug or other agent that slows the activity of vital organs of the body. Depressants acting on the central nervous system include general anesthetics, opiates, alcohol, and hypnotics.