The 6

Classifications of
Drugs
Here is where your presentation begins Is the following:
Gateway
Drugs
Gateway Drugs such as cigarettes and
alcohol are legal drugs that a non-
drug user might try, which can lead
them to more dangerous drugs such
as marijuana and shabu.
Example pictures of Gateway Drugs
Depressant
Drugs
Depressant drugs slow down a person’s
central nervous system (CNS). The
Central nervous system includes the
brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Doctors
commonly prescribe depressant drugs to
help certain persons to be less angry, less
stressed or tensed.
Depressant drugs relax muscles and
nerves. These drugs also make
patients feel sleepy and light-
headed. This drug include alcohol,
barbiturates, and tranquilizers.
Example pictures of Depressant Drugs
Stimulant
Drugs
Stimulant drugs speed up a person’s
central nervous system. It haves
the opposite of depressants. This
makes a person’s energy high. The
negative effects of this include
depression and tiredness.
 Stimulant drugs include
amphetamines which includes
shabu, caffeine, nicotine, and
cocaine.
Example pictures of Stimulant Drugs
Narcotics
Narcotics are drugs which relieve pain
and induce sleepiness. In medicine,
these drugs are administered in
moderation to patients with mental
disorders and those in severe pain like
cancer. Narcotic drugs include cocaine,
heroin, and marijuana. These drugs are
illicit and dangerous if taken
Example pictures of Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are drugs which distorts
reality and facts. It affects all senses
and makes a user sees, hears and feel
things that don’t exist in the time
being. Hallucinogens include lysergic
acid diethylamide, psilocybin
obtained from mushrooms and
mescaline.
Example pictures of Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Inhalants are found in ordinary household
chemical products and anesthetics. It is
readily available and accessible to young
children. Inhalant intoxication is similar
to the signs and symptoms of alcohol
intoxication.
 One difference is the foul smell of
chemicals sniffed, inhaled or huffed
by the user. Continuous use and abuse
leads to delusions, brain damage, liver
damage, coma, and death. This are
found in ordinary household chemical
products and anesthetics.
Example pictures of Inhalants
 That’s all~!

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