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Types of drugs

Stimulants (Cocaine and amphetamine)

Effect on the body


Increase the activity of the central nervous system and the body activities Excessive use can cause a temporary excitement and depression Causes sleepiness, once the effect of drug is over

Ways of consumption
Injection, sniffing or smoking

Depressfffffants (barbiturate and alcohol)

Slow down the activity of the central nervous system and the Drinking, swallowing, transmission of nerve impulses. injection Inhibit the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary and cause sleepiness Passess large volume of urine and may cause dehydration Stimulate and also ruin the nervous system Increase the metabolic rate of the body Cause the users to see, hear and perceive things do not exist Slow down the normal functions and block the pain signals Sleepiness and disrupts the normal function of nervous system Mimic the neurotransmitter by binding to their receptors sites

Hallucinogens (d-lysergic acid diethylamide and marijuana) Narcotics (heroin and morphine)

Eating, chewing or smoking

Injection, sniffing or smoking

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