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Toxicology
the study of toxins, poisons, or chemicals and their effects on living organisms.
Narcotics
Drugs that depress vital body functions in order to induce sleep or treat pain.
Opiates
A type of narcotic that comes from poppy plants.
Synthetic Opiates
A type of narcotic that does not naturally come from opium, but has similar effects.
Hallucinogens
Drugs that alter normal processes, thoughts, moods, and vision.
Depressants
Drugs that slow the central nervous system. (CNS)
Steroids
Drugs that act as a man-made version of hormones, used to improve performance usually.
Barbiturates
A type of depressant used to relax the user and produce sleep. Known as “downers”
Anti-psychotics
Type of depressant used to produce tranquility without altering higher level thinking abilities.
Stimulants
Drugs that stimulate or speed up the central nervous system.
Amphetamines
Type of stimulant that produces increased alertness and well-being followed by fatigued and loss of appetite.
Schedule 1
Abuse Potential; accepted medical value.
Schedule 2
Abuse Potential; medical usage.
Schedule 3
Low-mid potential for abuse/ dependence; medical usage through prescription only.
Schedule 4
low potential for abuse/dependence; high medical usage.