Categories of Drugs
Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens
Depressants- Slow down the nervous system and brain activity.
Types:
Psychological Effects:
Physiological Effects:
Legal Depressants:
- Alcohol
- Heroin
- Inhalants
- GBH
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazephine
- PCP
Psychological Effects:
- Impaired Motor Coordination
- Impaired Judgement
Physiological Effects:
- Depression
- Tolerance
- Sedation
- Dependence
Legal Depressants:
- Alcohol (21+)
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazephine (Prescribed)
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Stimulants- Increase activity in the brain.
Types:
- Bath Salts
- Caffeine
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
- Nicotine
- PCP
- Amphetamines
Psychological Effects:
- Feeling physically awake
- Feeling mentally awake
- Increased alertness
- Hostility
Physiological Effects:
- Muscle tremors
- Shaking
- Loss of appetite
- Increased heart rate
Legal Stimulants:
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Amphetamines
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Hallucinogens- Drugs that cause hallucinations.
Types:
Statistics:
- Mushrooms
- LSD
- Marijuana
- PCP
Psychological Effects:
- Depression
- Paranoia
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
Physiological Effects:
- Elevated heart rate
- Increased blood pressure
- Dilated pupils
Statistics:
- LSD causes about 5,000 emergency room visits each year.
- 45.2% of 12th graders have smoked marijuana in their lifetime.
- Ages 18-25, 52.2% of people have smokes marijuana.
- Marijuana (In some states)
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