Question

this class of drugs increases alertness and wakefulness and suppresses appetite. stimulants depressants which of the following is true of \designer drugs\? * many of them are a part of youth subcultures. they are less likely than other drugs to be involved in overdoses. they are legal alternatives to illegal drugs.

Explanation:

• First question: Stimulants increase alertness, wakefulness, and suppress appetite. Depressants have the opposite effect, slowing down the central nervous system.
• Second question: Designer drugs are often associated with youth subcultures. They are not less likely to cause overdoses (in fact, they can be very dangerous as their effects are often unpredictable). And they are not legal alternatives to illegal drugs; many designer drugs are illegal.

Answer:

• First question: stimulants
• Second question: Many of them are a part of youth subcultures.