Year 10 - Classification of drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three classifications of drugs?
A
Stimulant, Depressant, Hallucinogen
2
Q
What are stimulants?
A
They speed up the brain and body
3
Q
What are examples of stimulants?
A
Ecstasy, Cocaine, Methamphetamines (ice, speed).
4
Q
What are depressants?
A
These slow down the brain and body
4
Q
What are examples depressants?
A
Alcohol, Cannabis, GHB, Heroin, Morphine and Inhalants
5
Q
What are hallucinogens?
A
These alter the way reality is perceived
6
Q
What are examples of hallucinogens?
A
LSD, magic mushrooms and cannabis.