Stimulants
A stimulant commonly found in coffee, tea and energy drinks
What is caffeine?
This depressant ingredient in beer, wine, and liquor that slows down the central nervous system
What is alcohol?
These drugs, often referred to as "uppers," speed up the central nervous system and increase energy and alertness
What are stimulants?
A stimulant drug made from coca plants often referred to as "coke"
What is cocaine?
These drugs, like Valium or Ativan, are prescribed to reduce anxiety or relax muscles
What is tranquilizer?
Also called "downers," this type of drug slows down brain activity and can cause relaxation or drowsiness
What are depressants?
This stimulant is commonly found in cigarettes and vaping products and is one of the most addictive substances
What is nicotine?
These medications are often prescribed to calm anxiety or help with sleep and include drugs like barbiturates
What are sedatives?
This category includes drugs like MDMA, GHB, and ketamine, often used at parties or clubs for their mood-altering effects
What are club drugs?
This synthetic stimulant, sometimes called "crystal", "ice" is highly addictive and dangerous
What is methamphetamine?
This illegal depressant is also known as "liquid ecstasy" and is sometimes used in club settings
What is GHB?
This type of drug causes users to experience altered perceptions, such as seeing or hearing things that aren’t there
What are hallucinogens?
stimulant drug often prescribed to treat ADHD
What is adderall, ritalin and amphetamine?(any work)
This synthetic opioid is 50-100 times stronger than morphine and is a major contributor to the opioid crisis
For football players:
Nolan had a does of this in the hospital
What is fentanyl?
Found in products like glue, paint thinner, or aerosols, these substances are inhaled to achieve a quick high
What are inhalants?