Drug Classifications
Vocabulary Drug: Substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind Medicine: substances that, when taken into or applied to the body as directed, help prevent or cure some disease, injuries, or medical problem Illegal Drug: dangerous substances that change the body or the mind and which are against the law to buy, sell, make, or use.
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4 Classifications of Drugs Stimulants Hallucinogen/psychedelics Depressants Narcotics Class Notes Activity On your paper, please write these words across the top of your paper and draw vertical lines to separate the categories. Stimulants Hallucinogens Depressants Narcotics Pre-Test What you should know…
Classify these drugs into the 4 different classifications LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Stimulants Definition - A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system (CNS), the heart, and other organs.
Find the Stimulants?? LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Stimulants in RED LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Effect on the Body Increase Heart Rate High Blood Pressure Dilated Pupils Offers Some Medicinal Uses ADHD
Hallucinogens Definition - Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch.
Find the Hallucinogens?? LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Hallucinogens in blue LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Effect on the Body Distorted perceptions Impaired muscle coordination Offers no medicinal purposes
Depressants Definition - Drugs that tend to slow down the central nervous system
Find the Depressants? LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Depressants in green LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Effect on the Body Relaxes Muscles Relieves tension Reduces your blood pressure Medicinal uses include Relieves anxiety, muscles spasms Helps insomnia
Narcotics Definition - Drugs derived from the opium plant which have a sedative effect.
Narcotics in Black LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX Post-Test How did you do? Narcotics in Black LSD OPIUM CODEINE XANAX CAFFEINE OXYCODONE MESCALINE AMPHETAMINES NICOTINE KETAMINE ALCOHOL VALIUM PCP VICODIN EPHEDRINE MORPHINE HEROIN BARBITUATES GHB ROHYPNOL COCAINE METHAMPHETAMINES
Effect on the Body Drowsiness Depress respiration Used as a severe pain killer in the medical world
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How Drugs Enter the Body Inhalation (Breathing, Huffing, Smoking) Injection Snorting Ingestion (Digestion / Absorption) What is the fastest way to reach the brain?
Classify These Drugs Based on their Effects Bath salts Causes rapid heart rate (which may lead to heart attacks and strokes) Chest pains, nosebleeds, sweating, nausea, and vomiting Stimulates the central nervous system
Classify These Drugs Based on their Effects MDMA or Ecstasy Increased motor activity, alertness, heart rate, and blood pressure Some unwanted physical effects include: muscle tension, tremors, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramps, nausea, faintness, chills, sweating, and blurred vision. Produces an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception