Carlos is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job.He finds that when he takes the drug he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination.What type of drug has Carlos's physician likely prescribed

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Sedatives are drugs that depress the central nervous system and promote relaxation and drowsiness. Side effects of sedatives can include lethargy and impaired coordination, as experienced by Carlos. Narcotics are used to relieve pain, stimulants increase alertness and energy, and hallucinogens alter sensory perceptions, so these types of drugs are not likely to be prescribed for anxiety.

Carlos Is Taking a Prescription Drug to Reduce the Anxiety