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Alcohol Type: Depressant, Stimulant, Hallucinogen

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Depressant

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Alcohol Pleasurable Effects

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Initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition

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Alcohol Negative Aftereffects

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Depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions

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Heroin Type

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Depressant

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Heroin Pleasurable Effects

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Rush of euphoria, relief from pain

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Heroin Negative Aftereffects

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Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal

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Caffeine Type

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Stimulant

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Caffeine Pleasurable Effects

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Increased alertness and wakefulness

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Caffeine Negative Aftereffects

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Anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia in high doses; uncomfortable withdrawal

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Nicotine Type

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Stimulant

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Nicotine Pleasurable Effects

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Arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being

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Nicotine Negative Aftereffects

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Heart disease, cancer

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Cocaine Type

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Stimulant

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Cocaine Pleasurable Effects

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Rush of euphoria, confidence, energy

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Cocaine Negative Aftereffects

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Cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash

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Methamphetamine Type

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Stimulant

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Methamphetamine Pleasurable Effects

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Euphoria, alertness, energy

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Methamphetamine Negative Aftereffects

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Irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures

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Ecstasy (MDMA) Type

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Stimulant; mild hallucinogen

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Ecstasy Pleasurable Effects

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Emotional elevation, disinhibition

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Ecstasy Negative Aftereffects

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Dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning

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LSD Type

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Hallucinogen

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LSD Pleasurable effects

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Visual “trip”

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LSD Negative Aftereffects

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Risk of panic

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Marijuana (THC) Type

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Mild Hallucinogen

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Marijuana Pleasurable Effects

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Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation

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Marijuana Negative Aftereffects

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Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders

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