Question

Are pain relievers stronger than depressants?

Answer 1

that depends on how many you take.

Answer 2

@Xyeana I need to know definitely lol its for a test

Answer 3

here

Answer 4

Prescription painkillers often contain opioids that are either naturally derived from poppy flowers, or a lab-made, semi-synthetic substitute. These drugs attach to particular sites in the brain called opioid receptors, which carry messages to the brain. When you take prescription painkillers, the message the brain receives is changed, so that pain is no longer perceived as painful.2 These are the same receptors that heroin binds to in the brain.

Under a doctor’s direction, painkillers can be vital in relieving severe pain due to physical damage, cancer or other illnesses.2 Unfortunately, abusing painkillers has become a serious problem.3 The most commonly abused brand-name painkillers include Vicodin, Oxycodone, OxyContin and Percocet. Codeine, an opioid painkiller often found in prescription cough syrup, is also commonly abused.

Answer 5

In teens, depressants can cause depression, confusion, exhaustion and irritability. And because they work by slowing the brain’s activity, they can diminish heartbeat and respiration to dangerously low levels. This is especially true when depressants are combined with alcohol or OTC medications. It’s a combination that can even lead to death.

Answer 6

In fact, in recent years, the abuse of prescription painkillers has resulted in more deaths than cocaine and heroin combined

Answer 7

So in short, painkillers are stronger @Xyeana

Answer 8

yeppp

Answer 9

Appreciate it bro