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These substances slow down the speed the brain sends messages to the rest of the body
What are Depressants?
These help boost activity in the Central Nervous System. They increase the release of Dopamine and Norepinephrine
Example of Depressants
Short-term effect of Stimulants
What is Increased energy, Increased Focus, Heart Rate increases, Blood pressure increases, reduced appetite?
These change how the brain processes information, which can change how someone perceives reality.
What are Hallucinogens?
Example of Opioids
What is Heroin, Fentanyl, Morphine, Codeine
What is withdrawal symptoms, risk of overdose, alter brain chemistry, tolerance, addiction?
Example of Hallucinogens
What is PCP, Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms), LSD (Acid)?
An overdose usually starts with