In the process of melodic intonation therapy, patients are taught to self-evaluate their level of success in reproducing the sounds made by the speech pathologist. The singing of words slows down the process of producing phonemes or individual speech sounds, allowing the patient to hear differences more distinctly.
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Some drugs in this category, such as Zyprexa, Seroquel and Haldol, are known as âmajor tranquilizersâ or âantipsychotics,â as they are supposed to reduce the symptoms of mental illness. Depressants such as Xanax, Klonopin, Halcion and Librium are often referred to as âbenzosâ (short for benzodiazepines 1). Other depressants, such as Amytal, Numbutal and Seconal, are classed as barbituratesâdrugs that are used as sedatives and sleeping pills. Some of the well-known brand and street names can be found here. depressants: short-term effects. Slow brain function; Slowed pulse and breathing; Lowered blood pressure; Poor concentration; Confusion; Fatigue 2; Dizziness