Glossary

Dissociative Drug - causes their effects by disrupting the actions of the brain chemical glutamate at certain types of receptors

Anesthetic - An anesthetic is a drug that causes anesthesia, which is a reversible loss of sensation

Depressant - A drug that lowers neurotransmission levels

Date-Rape Drugs - A date rape drug, also referred to as a predator drug, is any drug that is an incapacitating agent which, when administered to another person, incapacitates the person and renders them vulnerable to a drug facilitated sexual assault, including rape

Sedative - A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement