WJEC Biology (Core) Unit 1 - Drugs

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DRUGS

What are they?

Drugs are chemicals which affect the functioning of the nervous system


Types

  • Stimulants - INCREASE the activity of CNS (Caffeine, Tobacco, Steroids)
  • Depressants - REDUCE the activity of CNS (Heroin, Solvents, Alcohol)
  • Hallucinogenic - ALTER perceptions and may result in HALLUCINATIONS (LSD, Cannabis, Magic Mushrooms)


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