Prescription Drugs
Depresssants
Opioids
Anabolic Steriods
Stimulants
Inhalants
Cannabinoids
Hallucigens
change the mind and cause the appearance of things that aren’t really there. Affect the body’s speech and movement
cause drowsiness, confusion, nausea, euphoria/excitement, and respiratory problems
used to improve physical performance, enlarge muscles, and increase strength. Negative effects include baldness, cysts, oily hair and skin, acne, heart attack, stroke, and change in voice
gives you feelings of euphoria/excitement, cause confusion and memory problems, anxiety, and higher heart rate
give you a burst of energy, but wears off and leaves the person tired, wanting to use more
can be helpful when used properly, but can be very dangerous if misused
slows down central nervous system, giving feelings of relaxation. Relieves stress and anger, but drowsiness is a side effect
when these drugs are inhaled, the body loses oxygen. Other effects include liver, lung, and kidney problems, affected sense of smell, difficulty walking, and confusion
