Year 10 - Classification of drugs Flashcards

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What are the three classifications of drugs?

A

Stimulant, Depressant, Hallucinogen

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What are stimulants?

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They speed up the brain and body

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What are examples of stimulants?

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Ecstasy, Cocaine, Methamphetamines (ice, speed).

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What are depressants?

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These slow down the brain and body

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What are examples depressants?

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Alcohol, Cannabis, GHB, Heroin, Morphine and Inhalants

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What are hallucinogens?

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These alter the way reality is perceived

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What are examples of hallucinogens?

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LSD, magic mushrooms and cannabis.

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