كيف تنطق "depressant"

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A depressant is a substance, often a drug, that slows down the activity of the brain or body, making you feel more relaxed or sleepy.

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Alcohol is a common depressant.

Doctors may prescribe a depressant to help with anxiety.

Some sleeping pills are a type of depressant.

Did you know that alcohol actually works as a depressant, not a stimulant?