Biology - Types of Drugs

types of drugs, the effects they have and examples of the drug type

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Depressant - effect on the body?
slows down nerve and brain activity - (alcohol, solvents)
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Hallucinogen - effect on the body?
Alters what we see and hear - (LSD, Marijuana)
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Painkiller - effect on the body?
Blocks nerve impulses - (Aspirin, paracetamol)
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Performance enhancer - effect on the muscles of the body?
Improves muscle development - (Anabolic steroids)
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Stimulant - effect on the body?
Increases nerve and brain activity - (Nicotine, caffeine, ecstasy)
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Card 2

Front

Hallucinogen - effect on the body?

Back

Alters what we see and hear - (LSD, Marijuana)

Card 3

Front

Painkiller - effect on the body?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Performance enhancer - effect on the muscles of the body?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Stimulant - effect on the body?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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