Question

Are barbiturates classified as a Stimulant, Depressant, Hallucinogen or Narcotic?

Answer 1

Depressant

Explanation:

Drug that slows down the activity of brain is called depressant. They increase GABA (an inhibitory chemical messenger) in the brain, which slows brain activity. Here are some facts about depressants :

The following chart shows examples of depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens :