Which of the following correct lists the three major classes

Which of the following correct lists the three major classes of depressants? liquor, heroin, barbiturates alcohol, opiates, sedative-hypnotics opiates, opioids, heroin sedatives, hypnotics, alcohol Why is it dangerous to combine an opioid with a downer like alcohol, barbiturates. or benzodiazepines? because the combination of depressants increases the potential for respiratory depression, overdose. and death because it is a combination of licit and illicit drugs because they increase heart rate and respiration and can cause a heart attack because they increase the potential of the user\'s becoming chemically dependent Which of the following statements best describes the effects that depressants have on the body due to its effects on the central nervous system? Depressants increase rate of breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate. Depressants decrease rate of breathing and heart rate. Depressants cause muscle rigidity and cramping. Depressants make people excited and alert. Which of the following statements is true? Prescription drug abuse affects only a select social class. Most heroin abusers began by abusing prescription opioids. OxyContin affects the body in ways that are entirely different from heroin. Making prescription drugs available over the counter would reduce their abuse potential. Hyperalgesia is a temporary increase in the sensitivity to __________ that is experienced during the long-term use of opiates/opioids used to treat pain. Painful stimuli bright light

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Answer B: Alcohol, opiates, sedative-hypnotics

Ethanol an alcoholic drink is a depressant and an oldest known also. It affects Central Nervous System and most widely used in our society. Opiates derived from opium poppy are alkaloid in nature and include morphine, codeine etc. Sedative-hypnotics also known as tranquilizers/sleeping pills/ sedatives can induce sleep or calmness in excited people.