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What are the Categories
of Abused Drugs?
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Stimulants: produces an increase
in the physical or mental activity of the person.
-Examples: Caffeine, nicotine, methamphetamine,
cocaine
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Depressants: produces a decrease
in physical or mental activity of the person.
-Example: Alcohol, benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium,
other RX pills), most types of opiates (Morphine,
Heroin, OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Percaset).
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Hallucinogens: produces false sensations/perceptions
-Examples: Marijuana, LSD, mushrooms
-Ectasy (X) is a combination of hallucinogens and
amphetamines
Marijuana is the most commonly abused
illegal drug.
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September 2, 2011
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