Post on 02-Jan-2016
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1. Drug Category:Stimulants
Examples: cocaine, caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines
Intended Use: increases alertness and energy
Side Effects: Speeds up heart rate, blood pressure
& respirationCan lead to anxiety and paranoia
2. Drug Category:Depressants
Examples: alcohol, tranquilizers, barbiturates
Intended Use: relieves pain Side Effect:
Slows down the nervous system, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure
Causes confusion, lack of coordination, drowsiness and slow reflexes
#6: A drug that produces side effects of stimulants, depressants &
hallucinogens is:
A. nicotine B. alcohol C. barbiturates D. marijuana
3. Drug Category:Marijuana (THC)
Examples: weed, pot, reefer, grass, dope, Mary Jane
Possible Intended Use: enhance mood, pain reliever
Side Effects:Effects of stimulants, depressants and
hallucinogens Increases appetite feelings of disorientation, anxiety, depression,
memory loss
4. Drug Category: Narcotics (Opiates) Examples: morphine, heroin, opium,
codeine Intended Use: relieves pain Side Effects:
Slows down central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
Causes dreamlike state, drowsiness, nausea
5. Drug Category:Hallucinogens
Examples: LSD, PCP, Angel Dust, acid Intended Use: None Side Effects:
Alters mind (confusion) person can’t tell the difference between reality and fantasy (hallucinations)
Causes erratic behavior, changes in emotions, anxiety, and panic attacks
6. Drug Category:Inhalants
Examples: glue, gasoline, markers, aerosol sprays, whiteout
Intended Use: asthma inhalers,
not any of above Side Effects:
Causes dizziness and loss of muscle coordination
Slurs speech Damages blood, liver, and brain cells
7. Drug Category:Ecstasy Examples: XTC, Adam, MDMA Intended Use: None Side Effect:
both a hallucinogen and stimulant Loss of inhibitions, nausea, and blurred
vision Sleep problems, anxiety, depression Seizures & strokes
Popular at “Raves” and most common “designer drug”
8. Drug Category:SteroidsExamples: corticosteroids,
anabolic steroidsIntended Use:
corticosteroids- prescribed to treat inflammation
anabolic steroids- boosts ability to build muscle