What addictive drug slows brain function? A look at CNS depressants
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription CNS depressant misuse can lead to substance use disorder, with severe cases resulting in addiction. An addictive drug that slows brain function is typically categorized as a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant, a class of substances that includes benzodiazepines, opioids, and alcohol.
