How do (depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens) affect the brain and nervous system?
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They enhance the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which inhibits the transmission of signals between nerve cells. This leads to a decrease in brain activity, resulting in relaxation, sedation, and a decrease in anxiety. Show more…
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