Table Flipchart - Classification of Drugs

CLASSIFICATION
OF DRUGS
The different classifications
of drugs
DYRAN ALEXIS R. DIANA

GATEWAY
DRUGS
Gateway drugs are substances that, when
consumed, give way to harder, more dangerous
drugs. These milder substances, such as nicotine
or alcohol, are believed to open the door to drugs
such as meth, heroin and cocaine, which can lead
to addiction.
Nicotine/Cigarettes
A number of studies have indicated that
individuals who begin using tobacco
products earlier in life will often develop
other issues with substance use and abuse,
including to substances like alcohol,
marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
Alcohol
"The Most Consumed Of The Gateway Drugs"
Alohol can have short-term and long-term
effects on the brain and disrupts the brain’s
communication pathways. These can
influence mood, behavior and other cognitive
function.
DEPRESSANTS
Depressant substances reduce arousal and
stimulation. They do not necessarily make a person
feel depressed. They affect the central nervous
system, slowing down the messages between the
brain and the body. They can affect concentration
and coordination. They slow down a person’s
ability to respond to unexpected situations.

Higher doses can cause impairment of memory,

judgment and coordination, irritability,
paranoia, and suicidal thoughts. Some people
experience the opposite of the intended effect,
such as agitation or aggression.
Using sedatives (drugs used to calm or soothe)

and tranquilizers with other substances,
particularly alcohol, can slow breathing and the
heart rate and even lead to death.
Long-term use of depressants can produce

depression, chronic fatigue, breathing
difficulties, sexual problems and sleep
problems. As a dependency on the drug
increases, cravings, anxiety or panic are
common if the user is unable to get more.
STIMULANTS
Stimulants are a class of drugs that speed up
messages travelling between the brain and body.
They can make a person feel more awake, alert,
confident or energetic. Stimulants include caffeine,
nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine. Large doses
can cause over-stimulation, resulting in anxiety,
panic, seizures, headaches, stomach cramps,
aggression and paranoia.

For lower doses, the following effects may be

experienced:
euphoria
heightened feelings of wellbeing
increased heart rate and blood pressure
increased alertness
talkativeness
reduced appetite.

Higher doses may result in:

anxiety
tension
increased body temperature
nausea
tremor
seizures
coma
death.

NARCOTICS
A substance used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Narcotics are like opiates such as morphine and
codeine, but are not made from opium. They bind
to opioid receptors in the central nervous system.
Narcotics are now called opioids.
Besides their medical use, narcotics/opioids

produce a general sense of well-being by reducing
tension, anxiety, and aggression. These effects are
helpful in a therapeutic setting but contribute to
the drugs’ abuse. Narcotic/opioid use comes with a
variety of unwanted effects, including drowsiness,
inability to concentrate, and apathy.
Narcotics/opioids are prescribed by doctors to

treat pain, suppress cough, cure diarrhea, and put
people to sleep. Effects depend heavily on the
dose, how it’s taken, and previous exposure to the
drug.

Negative effects include:

Slowed physical activity, constriction of the pupils,
flushing of the face and neck, constipation, nausea,
vomiting, and slowed breathing.

As the dose is increased, both the pain relief and

the harmful effects become more pronounced.
HALLUCINOGEN
A hallucinogen is a psychoactive agent that often
or ordinarily causes hallucinations, perceptual
anomalies, and other substantial subjective
changes in thought, emotion, and consciousness
that are not typically experienced to such degrees
with other drug classifications. The term
hallucinogen almost invariably refers to any drug
which causes what is called a "trip".
Effects of Hallucinogen to the

Body Short Term:
Increased blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Increased body temperature
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Dry mouth
Sweating
Numbness
Nausea
Weakness
Uncoordinated movements (ataxia)
Tremors

INHALANTS
Inhalants are common household, industrial
and medical products that produce vapours,
which some people inhale to make them
feel intoxicated or high. There are many
different types of inhalants and they all
have different risks and effects.

Inhalants are things that are breathed in to

give the user an immediate rush, or high.
They include glues, paint thinners, dry
cleaning fluids, gasoline, felt-tip marker
fluid, hair spray, deodorants and spray paint
Sniffing can cause:
intoxication dependence
nausea brain damage
headaches coma
injuries abnormal heart rhythm
delirium sudden death
seizures

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CLASSIFICATION

DYRAN ALEXIS R. DIANA

Higher doses can cause impairment of memory,

Using sedatives (drugs used to calm or soothe)

Long-term use of depressants can produce

For lower doses, the following effects may be

Higher doses may result in:

Besides their medical use, narcotics/opioids

Narcotics/opioids are prescribed by doctors to

Negative effects include:

As the dose is increased, both the pain relief and

Effects of Hallucinogen to the

Inhalants are things that are breathed in to

Sniffing can cause:

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