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Two general types of mood disorders are __________ disorders.
Depressant
A substance that reduces the functioning of the nervous system, often used to decrease anxiety and induce sleep.
Narcotic
A class of substances that relieve pain and induce a state of sleep or stupor; often associated with opioids, which can be both legal medications and illicit drugs.
Barbiturates
A class of drugs that are used as sedatives and hypnotics, which can depress the central nervous system.
Drug Interaction
A modification in the effect of a drug when it is taken in combination with another drug, leading to increased efficacy, reduced effectiveness, or adverse side effects.
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