Class | Typical Effects | Overdose Effects |
Depressants
Alcohol |
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Barbiturates/ Tranquilizers |
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Stimulants
Amphetamines |
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Cocaine |
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Ecstasy (MDMA) |
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Crystal Meth |
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Opiates
Opium |
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Heroin |
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Oxycodone |
Sold under several names such os OxyContin and Percocet
Powerful pain killer and a widely abused drug for its mood-altering effects |
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Hallucinogens
LSD |
Distort or intensify sensory experience and can blur the boundaries between realityand fantasy
May cause violent outbursts, experience paranoia and panic and have flashbacks after the trip has ended Causes a flooding of excitation in the nervous system A dose of pure LSD no longer than the tip of a pin can affect a user for up to 8-16 hours Decreases serotonin |
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Mescaline | Comes from the peyote cactus | |
Psilocybin | Magic mushrooms | |
Marijuana |
Product of hemp plant and in its own category
THC is active ingredient, bind to receptors on neurons throughout the brain Brain produces THC-like substances, called cannabinoids |
High doses can cause negative changes in mood, sensory distortions and feelings of pain and anxiety, impairs reaction time, thinking, memory and learning
Fatigue, anxiety, disorientation, sleep disruptions, irritiability, nausea and vomitting |