Drug Classifications Flashcards
Drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, and the more powerful amphetamines & cocaine) that excite neural activity (speed up the nervous system)
Stimulants
Drugs (such as alcohol & barbiturates) that reduce neural activity (slow down the nervous system)
Depressant
Drugs derived from opium plant that are capable of blocking pain receptors in the body. These drugs also slow down the nervous system.
Narcotics
Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions including vision, hearing, smell, and touch and can lead to the blending of these senses. (Confuses the brain’s signals)
Hallucinogens
Alcohol
Depressants
Heroin
Narcotic
Oxycontin
Narcotic
Codeine
Narcotic
Oxycodone
Narcotic
Nicotine
Stimulant
Weight Loss Pills
Stimulant
Caffeine
Stimulant
Cocaine
Stimulant
Ecstasy
Hallucinogen & Stimulant
LSD
Hallucinogen
Peyote (Mescaline)
Hallucinogen
Psylocybin (Mushrooms)
Hallucinogen
Ketamine
Depressant (Date Rape Drug)
Opium
Narcotic
Barbiturates (Sleeping Pills)
Depressant
DXM
Hallucinogen
Rohypnol
Depressant (Date Rape Drug)
Adderol
Stimulant (ADHD medications)
Methamphetamine (Meth)
Stimulants
Vicodin
Narcotic
Inhalants
Depressants & Hallucinogens (sometimes)
Date Rape Drugs
Depressants
Marijuana
Stimulant, Depressant, Hallucinogen, & Narcotic properties
GHB
Depressant (Date Rape Drug)
Fentanyl
Narcotic
