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What are uppers and downers?
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Uppers/downers: Hooded are stimulants such as amphetamines. Downstairs are sedatives such as benzos.
Answered 12/7/2012
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Stimulants sedatives: Uppers usually refer to stimulating drugs like Adderall or ritalin (methylphenidate). Cocaine would also be an upper. Downers are drugs that slow you down such as benzodiazepines (like xanax), alcohol and even marijuana for some people (some people can become agitated with marijuana).
Answered 6/24/2014
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Uppers/downers: As mentioned in previous response, hooded are stimulants and downstairs are sedatives.
Answered 12/7/2012
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