What are the different types of drugs and what are their effects?
What are the different types of drugs and what are their effects?
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Drugs can be categorized as prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, illicit street drugs, and performance enhancing drugs. All types of drugs can have different effects on the human body ranging from alleviating symptoms to creating a sense of euphoria. Some have long lasting health consequences while others are more immediate in their reaction. Illicit street drugs especially often have a pleasurable effect but also carry great risks. Performance enhancing drugs are generally used by athletes and others with the goal of increasing strength or energy output while competing. It is important to remember that these types of drugs come with serious health risks and can lead to permanent physical changes in the body due to drug resistance caused by prolonged usage at high dosages. To understand how different kinds of drugs may affect someone, it’s critical to understand how they act within the body, and what potential side effects or complications may arise from using them regardless if prescribed by a doctor or bought on the streets from an illegal dealer.
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What are the different types of drugs and what are their effects?
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Drugs can be classified into several different categories including opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, and opiates. Opioids such as heroin or morphine affect the central nervous system and have powerful painkilling properties. Hallucinogens like LSD and mushrooms can produce effects ranging from disorienting distortions of perception to full-blown hallucinations. Stimulants like cocaine and amphetamines increase wakefulness, physical activity, and respiration rate. Depressants such as alcohol and Valium slow down brain activity while increasing sensitivity to pleasure; too much can lead to drowsiness or unconsciousness. Opiates are often derived from the Papaver somniferum plant, and include drugs such as heroin or codeine; they act on both the central nervous system and other organs in the body producing pleasurable feelings which can lead to dependence when abused.
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