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Central Nervous System Depressant Drug Abuse And Addiction: - Implications for Counseling - cover

Central Nervous System Depressant Drug Abuse And Addiction: - Implications for Counseling

NUGWA ABDULRAZAK IBRAHIM

Publisher: NOOGUL ONLINE DIGITAL SERVICES

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Summary

Physicians have long known that different medications have varying effects on different persons. Drugs can, however, be grouped or categorized based on common symptomatologies or effects. These long-standing, medically accepted truths underpin the categorizing procedure. A Central Nervous System Depressant is a medicine that slows down brain activity, causing muscles to relax and calming and soothing a person. Central nervous system depressants are prescribed to treat sleeplessness, anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. They can also help with anxiety and stress before surgery. Alcohol is an antidepressant it is a clear, colorless liquid created from ethanol and flavoring water that is fermented or brewed. Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and some sleep medications are examples of central nervous system depressants. Sedatives and tranquilizers are terms used to describe central nervous system depressants. It is also known as a CNS depressant. The book focuses on the role of a counselor and counseling techniques in managing substances in our fast moving society. The easy-to-read format of the book should make it appealing to readers. Professionals in the Social Sciences, Education, Health, and other Helping Professions will find the book highly valuable. Every family also needs to read and keep a copy.
Available since: 11/08/2022.

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