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In 2021, an estimated 4.9 million people aged 12 or older in the U.S. reported misusing prescription tranquilizers or sedatives [1.5.5]. Answering 'Which drug is a depressant Quizlet?' involves understanding a class of drugs that slow brain activity, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates [1.2.1, 1.2.4].

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), over 85% of adults in the U.S. have consumed alcohol at some point, confirming its status as the most widely used and abused depressant in the United States, a fact often highlighted in educational resources like Quizlet.