Heroin/ Extracted from latex Act on opiod Narcotics or Slow down

Opioids of Poppy plant receptors in CNS and

depressants body functions
Smack Papaver Somniferum gastro-intestinal tract

Inhalation or
Other drugs-
Extracted from Ingestion Act on cannabinoid
inflorescence and
Cannabinoids Marjuana, hashish,
resin of Cannabis
receptors in brain and Hallucinogens
charas, ganja cardiovascular system
Based on sativa
source/ use Stimulating
Euphoria and
Usually Snorted increased
Extracted from
Interferes with action on CNS
Coke/ Crack/ Erythroxylum coca - energy
Cocaine Superman Drug native to South
transport of neuro-
transmitter dopamine
America Excessive
Hallucinogenic
dosage
Medicinal
drugs LSD (Lysergic
Benzodiazepine from ergot fungus - Sedative and
Barbiturates Amphetamines acid diethyl Claviceps purpurea Morphines
s pain killer
amides)
Drugs
Hallucinogens
Atropa
LSD Cocaine Datura
belladona
Based on
Sleep causing
Effect
Stimulates Adrenal
Sedatives Lower G. to release
concentrations - Adrenaline, nor-
Tranquilizers Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Diazepam adrenalin - raise
blood pressure and
Stimulants increase heart rate
Tobacco Contains
Smoked/
Amphetamines Tea, coffee Cocaine Chewed/ Snuffed
Nicotine, an Effect: Cancers of
(hard drugs) alkaloid lungs, urinary
bladder and throat,
bronchitis,
emphysema,
coronary heart
disease; gastric
ulcer