1. depressant - Noun
2. depressant - Adjective
An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBeer, of course, is actually a depressant. But poor people will never stop hoping otherwise. Kurt Vonnegut
A couple days ago I got this message from a reader: Susie- Have you ever taken an anti depressant or anti anxiety medication? Source: Internet
Exogenous substances (metabolic ataxia) Exogenous substances that cause ataxia mainly do so because they have a depressant effect on central nervous system function. Source: Internet
The Amanita intoxication is similar to Z-drugs in that it includes CNS depressant and sedative hypnotic effects, but also dissociation and delirium in high doses. Source: Internet
And anyone who applies to purchase a gun is required to sign a form promising they are not “an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance.” Source: Internet
The physician must remember, however, that methadone is a longacting depressant (36 to 48 hours ), whereas opioid antagonists act for much shorter periods (one to three hours). Source: Internet