Types of Drugs
- Created by: Caitlin Ward
- Created on: 05-04-14 11:04
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- Drugs
- Depressants
- Examples: Alcohol, Solvents, Temazepam
- Decreases activity of the brain
- Slows down responses of nervous system
- Slow reactions and poor judgements of speed and distances occur
- Slows down responses of nervous system
- Stimulants
- Examples: Nicotine, Ecstasy, Caffeine
- Increases activity of the brain
- More alert and awake
- Often used to treat depression
- Painkillers
- Examples: Aspirin, Paracetamol
- Reduces number of painful stimuli at nerve endings
- Performance Enhancers
- Example: Anabolic steroids - Testosterone
- Taken by athletes
- Helps build muscles
- Allows athletes to train harder
- Helps build muscles
- Banned by most sport organisations
- Hallucinogens
- Example: LSD
- Distort what is seen and heard
- Alters pathways that the brain sends messages along
- Depressants
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