Definition: Central Nervous System Depressants or CNS Depressants are a form of medication of used as an insomnia cure. CNS depressants include medications called barbiturates like amobarbital, benzodiazepines like xanax, valium and ativan, and alcohol. These medications work by reducing anxiety and providing a calming effect on the [link url =http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Central-nervous-system-and-peripheral-nervous-system.htm]central nervous system[/link].
Also Known As: CNS depressants