6 CLASSIFICATIONS OF

DRUGS AND HOW THEY

AFFECT HUMAN BODIES
By:
Thara Julla E. De los Reyes
&
Oliver Jr. A. Mantalaba
9-Procyon
 GATEWAY DRUGS

-Is a general term describing the widely

noted phenomenon that
usingpsychoactive substances raises the
likelihood of using other substances.
EFFECTS: *
Alcohol: Short-term effects include
slurred speech, impaired coordination,
and impaired judgment. Addiction,
heart issues, and liver damage are the
long-term effects.
*Cannabis, or marijuana: Impaired
memory, elevated heart rate, and
altered perception are the short-
term effects.
 Long-term effects include respiratory issues,
cardiovascular illnesses, and lung cancer.
*Caffeine: Short-term effects include elevated
mood and heightened alertness. Long-Term
Effects: Dependency; when used excessively,
sleep habits are disturbed.
 DEPRESSANT DRUGS

-These are drugs that inhibit or decrease

the activity of the central nervous system.
The body may respond to depressants in
a calming or sedative way, which results
in less attentiveness and a feeling of
relaxation.
 EFFECTS:

*reduced *reduced
inhibitions
*impaired
anxiety and
*enhanced mood judgement
*increased risk of
stress
*slowed
accident or *slowed
breathing
injury. reaction time
 STIMULANT DRUGS

-A stimulant is a class of psychoactive

drug that activates the neurological or
physiological systems more. These drugs
usually improve energy, alertness, and
focus. They also have the ability to
improve mood.
 EFFECTS:
*INCREASED
ALERTNESS
*ELEVATED
MOOD
*IMPROVED
CONCENTRATION
*INCREASED
ENERGY
*INCREASED
HEART RATE AND
BLOOD
PRESSURE
 NARCOTICS

-A drug or other substance, especially one

that is supplied illegally, that is used for
non-medical objectives and alters
behavior or mood
 EFFECTS: OPIOIDS INDUCE
EUPHORIA, RELAXATION, AND
PAIN ALLEVIATION. ABUSE MAY
LEAD TO RESPIRATORY
DEPRESSION AND ADDICTION.
 HALLUCINOGENS

-Hallucinogens are a class of

psychoactive drugs that can
affect mood, perception, and
other cognitive functions.
 EFFECTS
EFFECTS:
MOOD CHANGES
*DISTORTED THINKING
*INCREASED HEART RATE AND BLOOD
PRESSURE
*DILATED PUPILS
*NAUSEA AND VOMITING
*IMPAIRED COORDINATION
*ANXIETY AND PANIC REACTIONS
 INHALANTS

-The term "inhalants" describes a

wide range of psychoactive
compounds that are usually
inhaled in order to produce mind-
altering effects.
 EFFECTS:
Short-Term Effects: LONG-TERM EFFECTS:
*Dizziness and *BRAIN DAMAGE
Lightheadedness *ORGAN DAMAGE
*Headache *HEARING LOSS
*Hallucinations *MUSCLE WEAKNESS
*Irritation of Eyes and *PSYCHOLOGICAL
Respiratory System EFFECTS
*Loss of Consciousness