The word sedative means:An alcoholic drink taken when someone hears bad newsA place where people go to recover from an illnessSomeone who talks continuously and doesn’t let other people speakA medicine or drug that calms or makes one sleep

A type of drug that produces analgesia (pain relief), narcosis (state of stupor or sleep), and addiction (physical dependence on the drug).   *SedativesNarcoticsHallucinogens

A type of substance that relieves pain and induces sleep is called _______.Select one:a.sedativesb.stimulantc.narcoticsd.hallucinogens

Alcohol is a(n) ____________, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system.DepressantAmphetamineEndorphinOpiate

Drug which is a very effective sedative and painkiller in patients after surgery is

A medical emergency that involves an alcohol-dependent person suffering from confusion, disorientation, seizures, and hallucinations brought on by the reduction of alcohol intake is called:Multiple choice question.tolerancealcohol addictiondelirium tremensdependence