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Depressants
drugs, such as alcohol, barbituates, and opiates, that reduce neural activity and slow bodily functions
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Alcohol
- Depressant
- Initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition
- Depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions
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Heroin
- Depressant
- Rush of euphoria, relief from pain
- Depressed physiology, agonizing withdrawal
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Barbituates
drugs that depress the activities of the central nervous system, reducing anxiety, but also impairing memory and judgement
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Opiates
- opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and heroin
- depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety
- also causes pleasure
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Stimulants
drugs that excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions
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Amphetamines
drugs that stimulate neural activity, causing speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes
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Methamphetamine
- Stimulant
- Euphoria, alertness, energy
- irritability, insomnia, hypertension, seizures
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Nicotine
- Stimulant
- Arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being
- Heart Disease, cancer
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Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Stimulant; mild hallucinogen
- Emotional elevation, disinhibition
- Dehydration, overheating, depressed mood, impaired cognitive and immune functioning
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Marijuana
- Mild hallucinogen
- Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation
- Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders, lung damage from smoke
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