The Six Classifications of Drugs of Abuse (Grade 9 (Mapeh) Health Lesson)

The Six Classifications of Drugs of Abuse
> Gateway Drugs
> Depressants
> Stimulants
> Narcotics
> Hallucinogens
> Inhalants

Along with meanings, types and pictures
The good and bad effects of each classifications of the drugs of abuse

1. THE SIX CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS OF ABUSE

2. 1. GATEWAY DRUGS Are legal drugs that a non-drug user might try, which can lead him/her to more dangerous drugs such as marijuana and shabu . Teenagers who engage in early smoking & drinking have higher chance of using and experimenting with dangerous drugs of abuse.

3. 2. DEPRESSANT DRUGS Slows down a persons central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves). Doctors commonly prescribe depressants to help people who have anger management issues, stressed or tensed. Depressants relax muscles and nerves. These drugs make patients feel sleepy and light headed. Examples are: alcohol, barbiturates & tranquilizers.

4. 3. STIMULANT DRUGS Speed up a persons central nervous system. Has the opposite effect of depressants. Makes a person’s energy high Side effects are depression and tiredness. Examples are amphetamines ( shabu , caffeine, nicotine, cocaine)

5. 4. NARCOTICS Are drugs which relieve pain and induce sleepiness. These are prescribed to patients with mental disorders or with patients dealing with severe pain like cancer. These drugs are illicit and dangerous if taken. Examples are cocaine, heroin and marijuana.

6. 5. HALLUCINOGENS Drugs which distort reality and facts. Affects all senses; makes a user feel, hear, see things that don’t exist in the time being. Came from the word hallucinate (to perceive illusions) Examples are: Lysergic Acid diethylamide, psilocybin (obtained from mushrooms and mescaline

7. 6. INHALANTS Found in ordinary household chemical products and anesthetics. Readily available and accessible to young children Inhalant toxins are similar to those of alcohol, the only difference is the foul smell. Abuse can lead to delusions, brain damage, liver damage, comatose and death. Examples are acetone, rugby (solvent), spray paints, cleaning fluids and air conditioner fluids (Freon).

8. 6 CLASSIFICATIONS OF DRUGS ARE: Gateway Drugs Depressant Drugs Stimulant Drugs Narcotics Hallucinogens Inhalants

9. GUIDE QUESTIONS  Why is it important to know the classifications of drugs? Do you think knowing the classification of drugs will help us someday in our lives?