Which type of drugs include alcohol, narcotics derived from the opium poppy (such as heroin, morphine, and codeine) , and sedatives (such as barbiturates and methaqualone) ?

A) Stimulants
B) Hallucinogenics
C) Depressants
D) Amphetamines

Depressants

Substances that reduce the function or activity of a specific part of the body or brain, often leading to decreased arousal or stimulation.

Opium Poppy

A flowering plant from which opium and other opiates are extracted, used historically for both medicinal and recreational purposes.

Methaqualone

A sedative and hypnotic medication popular in the 1960s and 1970s, now mostly banned due to its high potential for abuse and addiction.