Depressants
What is the most common depressant?
Alcohol
What is the most common stimulant?
Caffeine (coffee, energy drinks)
What is the most common inhalant?
Aerosols (cleaning products)
What is the most common hallucinogen?
Magic Mushrooms and LSD
Why do people use cannabinoids?
pain management, anxiety relief, and recreational
What is the main side effect of depressants?
Slowed reaction time
insomnia, weight loss, anxiety
Sign of inhalant use?
chemical odor on breath, residue on face, empty aerosol cans
LSD and psilocybin
What is the main form of using cannabinoids?
inhalation (smoking)
Why do people use depressants?
They are calming
What age group is most dependent on stimulants?
Young adults aged 18-25
What is a health risk of inhalants?
heart failure, suffocation, or liver failure.
What is a side effect of hallucinogens?
hallucinations, increased heart rate
What age group is most dependent on cannabis?
Young adults aged 18-25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentrations limit for drivers in New York?
0.08%
What does overdose cause?
seizures, stroke, or heart failure
What is a side effect of Inhalants?
Slurred speech, dizziness
What age group is most affected by hallucinogens?
Young Adults aged 19-30
What is a side effect of cannabinoids?
dry mouth, red eyes, altered perception
What is the deadliest depressant?
Opioids
How do stimulants work?
boost dopamine and norepinephrine
What are the 4 categories of inhalants?
Volatile solvents, Aerosol spray, gases, nitrites
What are the 2 main types of hallucinogens?
Psychedelics (LSD and Magic Mushrooms), Dissociatives (Ketamine)
What are the 3 types of cannabinoids?
Phytocannabinoids (plants) and endocannabinoids (produced by the human body, synthetic cannabinoids (lab-created)