Questions and Answers
What type of drugs speed up the body's functions and central nervous system?
Which of the following drugs are classified as depressants? (Select all that apply)
What is the effect of hallucinogens on a person's perception?
They alter a person's perception of reality.
Which substance is known as Crystal Meth?
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Which of the following is classified as a stimulant?
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Which drug is classified as a hallucinogen?
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Which substance is a type of depressant that is commonly used recreationally?
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What is the common effect of depressants?
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Study Notes
Drug Classifications
- Stimulants: Increase bodily functions and central nervous system activity.
- Depressants: Decrease bodily functions and central nervous system activity.
- Hallucinogens: Modify reality perception; users can see, hear, or feel things that are not present or distorted.
Stimulants Examples
- Crystal Meth: A powerful, highly addictive stimulant affecting the brain's pleasure centers.
- Cocaine: A short-acting stimulant derived from coca leaves, causing intense euphoria and energy.
- Ecstasy: Acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen; enhances sensory perception and emotional connection.
- Nicotine: Found in tobacco, acts as a stimulant that increases alertness and reduces anxiety.
- Caffeine: Common stimulant found in coffee and energy drinks, enhances alertness and reduces fatigue.
- Amphetamines: Prescription stimulants often used to treat ADHD; increase concentration and energy levels.
Depressants Examples
- Alcohol: Widely used depressant; affects coordination, judgment, and reaction times.
- Benzodiazepines: Prescription medications that reduce anxiety and induce sedation, can lead to dependence.
- Cannabis: Known for its relaxing effects, can alter perception and cognition.
- Heroin: An opiate depressant that provides intense euphoria; highly addictive and dangerous.
- Kava: Herbal depressant used for its calming effects, commonly consumed in social settings.
- Opioids: Powerful pain-relieving depressants, can lead to significant addiction and respiratory issues.
- Sedatives: Medications that promote calmness and sleep; can be highly addictive.
Hallucinogens Examples
- LSD/Acid: Potent hallucinogen known for altering visual and auditory perceptions.
- Magic Mushrooms/Shrooms: Natural hallucinogens that contain psilocybin; induce visual and cognitive distortions.
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Explore the world of drug classification with these informative flashcards. This quiz covers stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, helping you understand their effects on the body and central nervous system. Perfect for students of pharmacology or those interested in substance effects.
