Stimulants
name 2 stimulants
Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, ice
name 2 halluciogens
LSD, Cannabis, Ecstasy, Ketamine
Name 2 depressants
Alcohol, Ketamine, Cannabis, Heroin
Analgesics are also called
Pain killers
what are inhalants?
Inhalants are substances that you breathe in through the nose (sniffing) or mouth. They are absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly, giving the user an immediate high.
Effects of stimulants
Euphoria, increased heart rate, increased alertness, talkativenss
Effects of halluciogens
senses are effects, distortion of time, feeling detached from body, accelerated heart rate, dilated pupils, nausea, loss of appetite
Effects of depresants
Enhanced mood, reduced anxiety, slowed reaction time, impaired judgement, slowed breathing.
Examples of analgesics
Aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, codeine
what does stimulants do
Stimulants speed up the messages between the brain and the body.
What do hallucinogens do ?
Hallucinogens change your sense of reality — you can have hallucinations. Your senses are distorted and the way you see, hear, taste, smell or feel things is different.
What do depressants do?
Depressants slow down the messages between the brain and the body — they don’t necessarily make you feel depressed.
What do analgesics do ?
Relieve the symptoms of pain
What category of drug is most inhalants ?
Depressant
What age group use stimulants the most
18-25 year olds
Halluciogens is also known as
Psychedelics
Depressants are used medicinally to relieve the symptoms of ?
Anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizures, convolusions depression, pain.
examples of opioids
codeine
heroin
methadone
ocycodone
Types of inhalants
volatile solvents, aerosol sprays, gases, nitrates.
Why is opioids addictive?
they are addictive as they can give you a feeling of wellbeing or euphoria.
How are opioids produced?
Opioids are a type of painkiller that can be made from poppy plants (heroin) or produced synthetically (fentanyl).