are inhalants depressants or stimulants
unit 4b: DEpressants and Inhalants. Summary of Chapter 7 Information. Depressant drugs including the barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and inhalants have many effects in common with each other and with alcohol.As a group, they reduce the functioning of the central nervous system. At low doses, they may be prescribed as sedatives for daytime use to reduce anxiety.ost abusers of inhalants are young teens. Products that can be abused by inhalation include readily available items like gasoline, glue, paint, lighter fluid, spray cans, nail polish, and correction fluid. Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, known as GHB, is another central nervous system depressant.