depressant

Example Sentences

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Under the new law, mifepristone and misoprostol will be added to a list comprised of opioids, depressants, and stimulants.

From Salon

For the first time for as long as I can remember, I’m happy to say I’m no longer on any anti depressants, no longer living with the constant brain fog and lethargy.

From Los Angeles Times

Caffeine is a stimulant, and alcohol is a depressant that can take the edge off too many espresso shots.

From Washington Post

I have some doubts about that being the primary depressant, considering that the second, third and fourth most morose metros on the list are all in the Sun Belt: Riverside-San Bernardino, Phoenix and Miami.

From Seattle Times

Bonjean also challenged Shapiro over her testimony that she knew the pill Cosby gave her was not a Quaalude, a depressant popular in the 1970s, because of the coding etched on it.

From Seattle Times