Drug Classifications
Drugs that slow down the central nervous system.
depressants
Smack, H, Horse, Black Tar
Heroin
Opioid drug that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl
Addiction is treatable but is not this.
curable
Rehabilitation method that requires a person to stay at a treatment facility.
inpatient rehab
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system.
stimulants
Coke, Nose Candy, Blow, Snow
Cocaine
Prescription drug used to treat ADHD.
Ritalin
Taking too much of a substance, which can be lethal.
overdose
Rehabilitation method that allows a person to attend treatment sessions while living at home.
outpatient rehab
Powerful, highly addictive drugs used for pain relief.
opioids/narcotics
Tina, Ice, Glass, Speed
Crystal Meth
Synthetic opioid used to treat severe and chronic pain.
oxycodone
Two ways in which the body relies on a substance.
physical and psychological dependence
The process of clearing a person's body of drugs they have consumed.
detox
Household substances that produce breathable toxic fumes.
inhalants
Molly, Love Drug, 007, MDMA
Ecstasy
Also known as roofies, this drug is often used as an aid for sexual assault.
Rohypnol
Addiction is classified as a disease due to the dysfunction of this organ.
brain
Symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a drug they are addicted to.
withdrawal
Psychedelic drugs that alter perceptions, thoughts, and feelings.
hallucinogens
Angel Dust, Hog, Rocket Fuel, Love Boat
PCP
Hallucinogenic drug known to cause acid "trips" and flashbacks.
What is LSD?
Opioids cause the brain to release a massive dose of this "feel good" chemical.
dopamine
When a person stops avoiding drugs and returns to their previous level of use.
relapse