Depressants are a group of substances that slow down messages between your brain and your body. They are used for their relaxing and euphoric effect.
Published: 2023
Examples of depressants include:
External Resources
This video created by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction dives into all components of alcohol consumption, including the impact on health.
To view this video, click here.
fasdNL offers a range of alcohol-related resources.
You can view this information here.
Provides a youth-focused summary of the recommendations in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Offers concise, image-based explanations of the risks and harms from alcohol consumption on an increasing scale. Includes information specifically for youth as well as tips to reduce alcohol-related risks.
You can find the pdf here.