Classification of Drugs

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What are the four categories of drug?
Over the counter, Prescription, Recreational and Illegal.
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What are the four drug types?
Depressants, Stimulanats, Hallucinogens and Painkillers.
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What are the effects on depressants?
A depressant reduces activity of the brain and nervous system.
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What is an effect stimulants and an example?
Stimulants such as speed and meth increase activity of the nervous system.
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What are the effects of hallucinogens?
Hallucinogens cause you to hear an see things that are not actually real.
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What are the effects of painkillers and an example?
Painkillers reduce pain and cause a feeling of numbness. Examples include apirin and heroin.
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