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Effects
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These substances slow down the speed the brain sends messages to the rest of the body

What are Depressants?

100
Examples of Stimulants
What are Caffeine, Cocaine, Nicotine, ADHD Medication, Methamphetamine?
100
Short-term effect of Depressants 
What is Relaxation, Reduced Anxiety, Slower thinking, Concentration issues, Impaired motor skills.
200

These help boost activity in the Central Nervous System. They increase the release of Dopamine and Norepinephrine

What are Stimulants?
200

Example of Depressants

What are Alcohol, Prescription Drugs, Sleep Medication
200

Short-term effect of Stimulants

What is Increased energy, Increased Focus, Heart Rate increases, Blood pressure increases, reduced appetite?

300

These change how the brain processes information, which can change how someone perceives reality.

What are Hallucinogens?

300

Example of Opioids

What is Heroin, Fentanyl, Morphine, Codeine

300
Example Long-term effect of Opioids

What is withdrawal symptoms, risk of overdose, alter brain chemistry, tolerance, addiction? 

400
These act on specific receptors in the body and brain.
What are Opioids?
400

Example of Hallucinogens

What is PCP, Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms), LSD (Acid)?

400

An overdose usually starts with

What is Slowed Breathing?