5 Types of Drugs
By Jonah Grills
Stimulant
- Stimulants speed up brain function.
- They also increase levels of catecholamine.
- one example of this drug is caffeine.
Narcotic
Narcotics have alkaloids which is a harmful poison.
They also this drug is so powerful that an overdose can kill the subject.
One example of this drug is Marijuana.
Inhalants
- Inhalants starve body of oxygen and cause heart to beat more rapidly.
- This type of drug relaxes or relieves stress but is deadly.
- One type of this drug is spray paint.
Depressants
- Depressants calm nerves and relax muscles.
- Very large doses of depressants can slow breathing to the point of death.
- One type of this drug is tranquilizers.
Hallucinogen
- Hallucinogens alter the users reality and senses.
- These also change a persons personality.
- One example of this drug are mushrooms.