Drug Classifications Quiz

Drug Classifications

• Five main classifications: Narcotics/Painkillers, Stimulants, Depressants/Sedatives, Hallucinogens, Over-the-Counter.

Narcotics/Painkillers

• Used for moderate to severe pain relief; also helps relieve coughing.
• Reduces anxiety and promotes sleep while decreasing physical activity.
• Examples include heroin, opium, codeine, oxycontin, methadone, and fentanyl.

Stimulants

• Accelerate brain activity, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure.
• Can cause heightened anxiety, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping.
• Examples include cocaine/crack, amphetamines/methamphetamines, ecstasy, Ritalin, adderall, Concerta, and Khat.

Depressants/Sedatives

• Slow down brain activity, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
• Increase capacity for sleep.
• Examples include barbiturates, tranquilizers, cannabis, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, Ambien, Zoloft, Klonopin, Valium, and Prozac.

Hallucinogens

• Alter perception and feelings, leading to experiences such as hearing voices or seeing non-existing images.
• Unique terms include "tripping" and "flashbacks."
• Examples consist of LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, ketamine, and salvia.

Over-the-Counter Drugs

• Used for various purposes including cold and flu relief, appetite suppression, sleep aids, and allergy treatments.
• Misuse and abuse are common due to off-label use not directed by packaging.
• Examples include Robitussin, NyQuil, diuretics, ephedrine products, weight loss pills, Caffeine Alert, Advanced Caffeine, and Benadryl.

Quiz Questions

• Narcotics/Painkillers are specifically prescribed for pain relief.
• Stimulants speed up brain activity; examples include crack and amphetamines.
• Hallucinogens, such as LSD and mushrooms, alter states of perception.
• Depressants, like alcohol and Valium, slow brain activity.

Summary of Specific Drugs

• Crack/Cocaine and Ecstasy categorized as stimulants.
• Heroin and Oxycontin classified as narcotics/painkillers.
• Alcohol and Rohypnol classified as depressants.
• Salvia and LSD categorized as hallucinogens.