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Drug Classifications Flashcards

1
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Drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, and the more powerful amphetamines & cocaine) that excite neural activity (speed up the nervous system)

A

Stimulants

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Drugs (such as alcohol & barbiturates) that reduce neural activity (slow down the nervous system)

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Depressant

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3
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Drugs derived from opium plant that are capable of blocking pain receptors in the body. These drugs also slow down the nervous system.

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Narcotics

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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)

A

Hallucinogens

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5
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Alcohol

A

Depressants

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6
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Heroin

A

Narcotic

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7
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Oxycontin

A

Narcotic

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8
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Codeine

A

Narcotic

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9
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Oxycodone

A

Narcotic

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10
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Nicotine

A

Stimulant

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11
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Weight Loss Pills

A

Stimulant

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12
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Caffeine

A

Stimulant

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13
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Cocaine

A

Stimulant

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14
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Ecstasy

A

Hallucinogen & Stimulant

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15
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LSD

A

Hallucinogen

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16
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Peyote (Mescaline)

A

Hallucinogen

17
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Psylocybin (Mushrooms)

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Hallucinogen

18
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Ketamine

A

Depressant (Date Rape Drug)

19
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Opium

A

Narcotic

20
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Barbiturates (Sleeping Pills)

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Depressant

21
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DXM

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Hallucinogen

22
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Rohypnol

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Depressant (Date Rape Drug)

23
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Adderol

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Stimulant (ADHD medications)

24
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Methamphetamine (Meth)

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Stimulants

25
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Vicodin

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Narcotic

26
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Inhalants

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Depressants & Hallucinogens (sometimes)

27
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Date Rape Drugs

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Depressants

28
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Marijuana

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Stimulant, Depressant, Hallucinogen, & Narcotic properties

29
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GHB

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Depressant (Date Rape Drug)

30
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Fentanyl

A

Narcotic

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