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Depressant drugs induce sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms and prevent seizures. However, individuals who abuse these substances experience serious consequences. This course provides facts about commonly abused depressants such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, kava, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), opiates and over-the-counter drugs. The physical, mental and emotional effects they have on workers are also discussed. Ideal learners are all employees, including managers and supervisors.

Las drogas depresoras inducen el sueño, alivian la ansiedad y los espasmos musculares, y previenen las convulsiones. Sin embargo, las personas que abusan de estas sustancias experimentan graves consecuencias. Este curso proporciona datos sobre los depresores que se consumen en exceso habitualmente, como alcohol, benzodiacepinas, kava, gamahidroxibutirato (GHB), opiáceos y medicamentos de venta sin receta. También se analizan los efectos físicos, mentales y emocionales que tienen en los trabajadores. Los estudiantes idóneos son todos los empleados, lo que incluye a los gerentes y los supervisores.

Stimulant drugs speed up the body's systems. Users may feel great due to short-term performance-enhancing and euphoric effects. However, long-term abuse of these drugs can have significant consequences. This course provides facts about commonly abused stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, cocaine and amphetamines. The physical, mental and emotional effects they have on workers are also discussed. Ideal learners are all employees, including managers and supervisors.