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CNS DEPRESSANTS

Learn about different types of drugs and their effects on the central nervous system, including depressants, stimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, cannabinoids, and inhalants. Understand how these drugs can impact reaction time, heart rate, blood pressure, mood, appetite, and more.

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CNS DEPRESSANTS

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  1. CNS DEPRESSANTS • Drugs: alcohol, tranquilizers, cough medicine, GHB • Effects: slows down reaction time, decreases heart rate and blood pressure

  2. CNS STIMULANTS • Drugs: cocaine, ecstasy, diet pills, caffeine, nicotine, meth aphetamines • Effects: increased heart rate and blood pressure, elevate mood, suppress appetitne, hyper

  3. OPIODS • Most addicted and deadly drugs • Drugs: heroin, opium, oxycotin, morphine, codeine, methodone • Effects: euphoria, pain suppressant, vomiting, itchy, lower blood pressure & heart rate

  4. HALLUCINOGENS • Drugs: mushrooms, LSD, DIP (embalming fluid), angel dust • Effects: hallucinations, flashbacks, hear things, feel things, self-awareness

  5. CANNABINOIDS • Drugs: marijuana, hashish (THC is the active ingredient) • Effects: increased appetite, kills memory cells, constricts pupils, cotton mouth, relaxes body and mind

  6. INHALANTS • Drugs: glue, white-out, gasoline, aerosole sprays, paint • Effects: dizziness, ringing in the ears, lose consciousness, slur speech

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