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When people are addicted to a drug, the drug is more than a habit. The drug controls their lives. They may stop hanging out with their friends. Nothing seems as important or interesting to them except getting more of their drug. If their addiction goes on long enough, they may lose their friends. They may flunk out of school and lose their jobs.

If someone who is addicted to depressants stops taking the drug, she may have withdrawal symptoms. These range from restlessness, insomnia , and anxiety to convulsions and even death.

An overdose is when someone takes too much of a drug. Because there are many different drugs that are depressants, people may combine them without realizing what they are doing. They can end up over- dosing without knowing. An overdose of depressants can slow the body down to the point that it stops. Sedative overdoses can kill you!

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