Chapter 13 Health and Wellness - Drugs Effects & Examples

Dissasociative Drugs Effects

Causes users to feel disconnected from reality, numbness, hallucinations, high doses can cause muscle rigidity

Dissasociative Drugs Examples

Ketamine, DXM, PCP

Cannabis Effects

Increases levels of serotonin, both stimulates

Cannabis Example

Marijuana, Hashish

Synthetic Drugs Effects

Chemically altered substances that mimic natural drugs, unpredictable effects

Synthetic Drugs Examples

Spice, Bath Salts

Club Drugs Effects

Often used at parties, can cause euphoria, confusion, memory loss, increased levels of serotonin

Club Drugs Examples

Ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, Rohypnol

Inhalants Effects

Produces short term euphoria, diziness and potential brain damage

Inhalants examples

Paint Thinner, Nitrous Oxide, Glue

Stimulants effects

Speeds up CNS, increases alertness and energy

Stimulants examples

Cocaine, Meth

Hallucinogens Effects

Alters perception and mood, causes hallucinations

Hallucinogens Examples

LSD, PCP, Mushrooms

Depressants Effects

Slows down brain function, causes drowsiness and relaxation

Depressants Examples

Alcohol, Xanax, Valium, Oxycotin

Amphetamines Effects

Stimulate the CNS, feelings of Euphoria and self confidence increases, increased motor and speech activity, appetite suppression

Amphetamine Examples

Dextroamphetamine

GHB Effects

Light sedation, increased sexual interest, short term amnesia

GHB Examples

Georgia Home, liquid x, GHB

Opiates Effects

Blocks pain signals, produces euphoria, hidhly addictive, analgesic

Opiates Examples

Heroin, Morphine, Fentanyl, Codeine

Barbiturates Examples

Phenobarbital, Seconal

Barbiturates Effects

Include barbituric acid