Types of Drugs
Forms of Substance Abuse and Misuse
Drug Categories
100
These drugs affect the central nervous system by speeding up physical and mental activity
Stimulants
100
What is dependency?
the desire to continually use a substance
100
Alcohol is in which drug category
Depressants
200
These drugs are all originated from the plant Cannabis Sativa
Cannabis Products
200
What is withdrawal?
the condition produced when people stop using or abusing a substance to which they are addicted
200
Marijuana is in which drug category
Cannabis Products
300
These drugs have a depressant effect, but are mainly used to relieve pain
Narcotics
300
What is tolerance?
When someone continually uses a substance, its effects on the body often decrease
300
Heroin is in which drug category
Narcotics
400
These drugs cause change in mood, sensation, thought, emotion, and self-awareness
Hallucinogens
400
What is an overdose?
when someone uses an excessive amount of a substance
400
Methamphetamine is in which drug category
Stimulants
500
These drugs affect the central nervous system by slowing down physical and mental activity
Depressants
500
Which of these things can drugs cause? Overdose, Withdrawal, Tolerance, Dependency
ALL OF THEM:Overdose, Withdrawal, Tolerance, Dependency
500
Acetone is in which drug category
Inhalants
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